Identifying Language Techniques Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains a rhetorical question?

• "What time is it?"

• "Isn't it obvious that we need to act now?"

• "Can you pass the salt?"

• "Where did you go yesterday?"

Identify the sentence that uses emotive language.

• "An orphan is a child who has lost both parents."

• "The number of children in care has increased by 1000."

• "The heart-wrenching cries of the orphaned children moved everyone to tears."

• "Should we provide more funding to support orphaned children in warzones? "

Which sentence demonstrates emphatic language?

• "I think we should leave now."

• "We must leave immediately!"

• "Can we leave soon?"

• "Leaving now might be a good idea."

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• "I have a tonne of homework to do tonight."

• "I have some homework to do tonight."

• "I have lots of homework to do tonight."

• "I have a little homework to do tonight."

Identify the sentence that uses repetition for emphasis.

• "The sun is shining brightly."

• "The sun is shining, shining, shining brightly."

• "The sun is out."

• "The sun is up."

Which of the following sentences includes an expert opinion?

• "I believe that exercise is important."

• "According to renowned cardiologist Dr. Smith, regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease."

• "Many people think exercise is beneficial."

• "Joe, a plumber from Broxburn, says that a calorie deficit matters more than exercise."

Which sentence is an example of an anecdote?

• "Studies show that reading improves cognitive function."

• "I remember when I first learned to read; it opened up a whole new world for me."

• "Reading is important for brain development."

• "Many people enjoy reading."

Which of the following is a rhetorical question?

• "What is your name?"

• "How could anyone believe that?"

• "Where do you live?"

• "When is the meeting?"

Identify the sentence that uses emotive language.

• "The crash caused the death of four people."

• "The tragic accident left the community in mourning. for the innocent lives lost."

• "Paul Bearer, age 55, took ill at the wheel and swerved across lanes."

• "Six-year-old Danielle Cotton was pronounced dead at the scene ."

Which sentence demonstrates emphatic language?

• "We should consider leaving."

• "We absolutely must leave right now!"

• "Leaving might be a good idea."

• "Can we leave soon?"