Rhetorical Devices Quiz

What is the term for placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast?

• Analogy

• Repetition

• Juxtaposition

• Parallelism

• Antithesis

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What technique involves the use of similar structures in phrases or clauses?

• Analogy

• Repetition

• Juxtaposition

• Parallelism

• Antithesis

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is a technique writers use to make what they’re saying more appealing, memorable, or interesting?

• Analogy

• Repetition

• Juxtaposition

• Parallelism

• Antithesis

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the term for the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter?

• Analogy

• Repetition

• Juxtaposition

• Parallelism

• Antithesis

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Can you spot the example of juxtaposition from the options below?

• "The sound of silence was deafening."

• "She was as light as a feather."

• "The moon danced over the water."

• "He was as fast as a cheetah."

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The sound of silence was deafening' is an example of juxtaposition as it combines contradictory elements, silence and deafening, to create a striking contrast.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Can you spot the perfect example of juxtaposition from the options below?

• "The library was a quiet sanctuary amidst the city's unending noise."

• "The sun shone brightly, warming the cold earth beneath it."

• "She moved gracefully, like a leaf carried by the wind."

• "Happiness is found in the simplest of moments."

Answer explanation

The clear example of juxtaposition is 'The library was a quiet sanctuary amidst the city's unending noise' as it juxtaposes the quietness of the library with the unending noise of the city.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

A question that is asked without expecting an answer.

• examples/facts/statistics

• persuasion

• rhetorical question

• allusion

Answer explanation

A rhetorical question is asked without expecting an answer, serving a persuasive or emphatic purpose rather than seeking information.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which example demonstrates parallelism?

• "She likes cooking, jogging, and to read."

• "He wanted to win, to conquer, to succeed."

• "The dog barked and was jumping."

• "I went to the store and bought some bread."

Answer explanation

The correct example demonstrating parallelism is 'He wanted to win, to conquer, to succeed.' as it shows a series of actions in the same form.

Which sentence does not contain a rhetorical question?

• "What is the meaning of life?"

• "Why don't you take a break?"

• "Can you pass the salt?"

• "Are you kidding me?"

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Can you pass the salt?' is a direct question and does not contain a rhetorical question like the other options.

Discuss how analogies in speeches can influence the perception of the audience.

• They make the speech boring.

• They clarify complex ideas by comparing them to familiar ones.

• They provide statistical evidence.

• They serve no purpose.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking