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Identifying Language Techniques Quiz

Authored by Chris McSwegan

English

12th Grade

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Identifying Language Techniques Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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?"

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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? "

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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."

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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."

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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."

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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."

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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."

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