Rhetoric Quiz

Imagine Samuel, Grace, and Ethan are preparing for a debate competition. They're brushing up on their 'rhetoric' skills. According to what they've learned, how is 'rhetoric' defined?

• The process of thinking about something in a logical way

• The art of effective speaking or writing

• A statement that asserts a point or argument

• A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

Imagine you're in a debate club meeting at school. Kai, Isla, and Nora are discussing the secret sauce to convincing arguments. They wonder, which rhetorical appeal relies on the speaker or writer's credibility?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Anecdote

Hey there! Imagine you're at a party with Abigail, Sophia, and Mia, sharing fun stories. Now, if one of them shares a short, amusing tale about something that happened to them recently, what would that be called in the context of our learning material?

Imagine Arjun and David are in an art gallery, standing in front of two paintings placed side by side. What is this scenario an example of?

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

• The choice and use of words in speech or writing

• Placing two things side by side for comparison

• Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis

Imagine Daniel, Evelyn, and Scarlett are in a debate club. Daniel makes a statement so bold and exaggerated, everyone laughs! What is this technique called?

• A statement put forth and supported by evidence

• A rhetorical appeal based on logic or reason

• A personal story used to illustrate a point

• Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis

Hey there! Kai, Harper, and Isla are on a quest to improve their writing skills. They stumbled upon a magical term that could help them. Can you guess what 'diction' means in their adventure?

• The process of thinking about something in a logical way

• The art of effective speaking or writing

• The choice and use of words in speech or writing

• A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

Imagine Samuel, Scarlett, and Isla are having a lively debate in class. Suddenly, Scarlett uses a 'refutation' to make the discussion even more interesting. What exactly did Scarlett do?

• To assert a point or argument

• To illustrate a point with a personal story

• To prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false

• To compare two things side by side for comparison

Imagine Nora, Lily, and Oliver are on a treasure hunt. They stumble upon an ancient scroll that requires them to understand a secret code to proceed. The code is 'claim'. What does 'claim' refer to in the context of this adventurous journey?

• A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• The reason for the speaker sending the message

• A statement that asserts a point or argument

• The process of thinking about something in a logical way

Elijah and Sophia are having a fun debate about literary devices! Elijah says a 'simile' is like a magical bridge connecting two unlike things with the words 'like' or 'as'. Sophia thinks differently. Who is right?

• A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

• The art of effective speaking or writing

• A statement that asserts a point or argument

• The process of thinking about something in a logical way

Imagine Anika and Evelyn are in a magical world where they can transform objects without saying 'like' or 'as'. What literary device are they using?

• A comparison between two things that does not use like or as

• The art of effective speaking or writing

• A statement that asserts a point or argument

• The process of thinking about something in a logical way