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Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Authored by D'andrea Townes

English

10th Grade

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered

Rhetorical Devices Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees, carrying secrets of the forest."

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical strategy is being applied in the following passage? "If we don't act now to save the environment, our children and grandchildren will suffer the consequences."

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Kairos

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze the cumulative impact of the word choices in the following sentence: "The ancient castle stood tall, its walls whispering tales of old battles and lost loves."

The language evokes a sense of modernity and progress.

The language evokes a sense of mystery and history.

The language sets a casual and informal tone.

The language sets a humorous and light-hearted tone.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine the rhetorical device used in this sentence: "She was as busy as a bee, buzzing from task to task."

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical strategy is being used in the following statement? "According to a study by Harvard University, students who study regularly perform better on exams."

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Kairos

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Evaluate the effectiveness of the rhetorical strategy used in this passage: "Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean water. This is not just a dream; it is a possibility if we act now."

The use of logos effectively provides statistical evidence.

The use of pathos effectively appeals to the audience's emotions.

The use of ethos effectively establishes the speaker's credibility.

The use of kairos effectively emphasizes the urgency of the situation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the rhetorical device in the following sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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