Pre-Quiz on Rhetorical Devices and Techniques

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English
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11th Grade
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Maggie Davis
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60 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "Analogy"?
The combination of reasons, evidence, etc that an author uses to convince an audience of their position.
Explaining something complex by comparing it to something more simple.
The writer's personal views or feelings about the subject at hand.
The implied meaning of a word; words can broadly have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to the combination of reasons, evidence, etc that an author uses to convince an audience of their position?
Argument
Audience
Context
Denotation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three different methods of appealing to an audience to convince them, according to Aristotelian appeals?
Ethos, pathos, and logos
Ethos, pathos, and context
Logos, pathos, and connotation
Ethos, logos, and denotation
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes the writer's personal views or feelings about the subject at hand?
Audience
Attitude
Context
Connotation
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the author directing his or her message towards?
Context
Audience
Attitude
Argument
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "Compare and contrast" involve?
Discussing the similarities and differences between two things to some persuasive or illustrative purpose.
The implied meaning of a word; words can broadly have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.
The extra-textual environment in which the text is being delivered.
The argument(s) against the author's position.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the implied meaning of a word called?
Context
Connotation
Denotation
Counterargument
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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