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The repetition of initial phrases at the beginning of a sentence is which of the following rhetorical devices?

• A. Metaphor 
• B. Satire 
• C. Anaphora 
• D. Irony 

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Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."

• Ethos
• Logos
• Pathos

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I planned a ______ lesson on grammar so that I would not bore the students and put them to sleep.

• brevity
• concise
• depreciation
• demure

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To whom are you writing your letter?

• Santa Claus
• Ms. Boismier
• An OK leader
• Jeff

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Replace the underlined portion of the sentence with a choice that creates a parallel structure.

There are two ways to get a promotion: working hard or make friends in high places.

• to working hard

• work hard

• no change

• worked hard

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One should introduce a quote with a transition.

• True

• Falso

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Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

• the reader will convince you

• it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

• it helps your essay be longer

• You can show the reader that the other side is also right

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Start a formal letter with

• Dear Sir or Madam,

• Dear John,

• To whom it may concern,

• Dear Mr Lubby,

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Set phrases for closing paragraphs of a letter of application may be

• I hope my application will be taken into consideration.

• I enclose a copy of my CV outlining my qualifications and experience.

• I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience.

• I would like to thank you in advance.

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2014 (5) ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’. Describe how a friend helped you in difficult time.

• descriptive of a place

• descriptive of a person

• descriptive of an event / experience

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