
Literary Devices and Language Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an alliteration?
A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another for rhetorical effect.
A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.
A literary device where words in a sentence or phrase begin with the same sound, creating a rhythmic effect.
A rhetorical device that involves listing three items or ideas in a row, used for emphasis and impact.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
CCSS.L.6.5
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might an author include a brief story about their childhood in a speech about environmental conservation?
To provide numerical data or information to support an argument.
To evoke an emotional response from the audience.
To describe or give more information about a noun or pronoun.
To pose a question that does not require an answer.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a charity event speech, why would a speaker use emotive language?
To list three key points about the charity's mission for emphasis.
To evoke strong feelings or emotions in the audience, encouraging them to donate.
To provide a statement about the charity that can be proven true or false.
To modify or qualify an adjective, verb, or other adverb in their speech.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Consider a classroom setting where a teacher states, 'The water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.' How would you categorize this statement?
As a personal belief or judgment not based on evidence.
As a statement that can be proven true or false, unlike a subjective viewpoint.
As a method to provoke thought without requiring an answer.
As a rhetorical device that lists three items or ideas in a row.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During a presentation, if a speaker asks, 'Isn't this the most innovative solution we've seen this year?' what type of question is this?
A question that requires a detailed answer to make a point.
A statement that can be proven true or false.
A question posed by the speaker that does not require an answer, used to make a point or provoke thought.
Numerical data or information used to support an argument.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When presenting data on climate change, what is the purpose of using statistics?
To directly engage with the audience.
To provide evidence or support for the argument.
To evoke strong feelings or emotions in the audience.
To list items or ideas for emphasis.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a speech, what does the speaker use when they list three benefits of recycling?
A personal belief or judgment that may not be based on facts.
A literary device where words in a sentence or phrase begin with the same sound.
A rhetorical device that involves listing three items or ideas in a row, used for emphasis and impact.
A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
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