Rhetorical Devices and Appeals Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using an appeal to authority in a speech?

• To confuse the audience with complex terminology.

• To provide evidence from a credible source to support the argument.

• To divert attention from the main argument.

• To entertain the audience with anecdotes.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best describes a speaker's tone that is intended to motivate and inspire the audience?

• Sarcastic

• Melancholic

• Inspirational

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which genre is most likely to include an appeal to patriotism?

• Science fiction novel

• Political speech

• Romantic poetry

• Technical manual

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the effect of using emotional appeal in persuasive writing?

• It clarifies technical details.

• It engages the reader's logic and reasoning.

• It connects with the reader's feelings and values.

• It provides statistical evidence.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which audience is most likely the target for a speech that uses appeal to patriotism?

• International tourists

• Local community members

• Scientists in a global conference

• Citizens of the speaker's country

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Identifying the speaker's purpose is crucial for understanding a text. Which of the following purposes is most likely associated with a speech that uses appeal to pride?

• To inform about a historical event

• To persuade the audience to take pride in their achievements

• To entertain with humorous anecdotes

• To instruct on how to perform a task

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

An appeal to pride aims to:

• Make the audience feel superior to others.

• Encourage the audience to reflect on their mistakes.

• Instill a sense of humility in the audience.

• Make the audience question their beliefs.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following best exemplifies an emotional appeal in a public service announcement?

• Presenting statistics about the number of people affected by a natural disaster.

• Showing images of people helping each other during a natural disaster.

• Explaining the scientific reasons behind the natural disaster.

• Listing the names of organizations involved in the relief efforts.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The tone of a text can best be described as:

• The structure of the text.

• The underlying message or theme.

• The author's attitude towards the subject.

• The intended audience of the text.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which rhetorical device is primarily used to create a memorable, impactful phrase through repetition?

• Anaphora

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Euphemism

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4