What does Connotation refer to?

The implied or associative meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

The choice of words and their use in writing.

Which example best illustrates Diction?

The lawyer’s eloquent speech impressed the jury.

What is the definition of Epiphora (Epistrophe)?

Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.

A mild or less direct word or phrase used in place of one considered harsh or blunt.

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

What is an example of Hyperbole?

I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

The aroma of fresh-baked cookies filled the air.

What is the definition of Irony?

A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.

Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.

Substituting one term with another closely related term.

What does the rhetorical device Juxtaposition involve?

Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.

A combination of contradictory terms.

A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

The use of similar structures in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses.

What is an example of an Oxymoron?

The wind whispered through the trees

What is the definition of Parallelism?

The use of similar structures in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses.

Attributing human qualities to non-human things.

The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession.

A combination of contradictory terms.

What is the definition of Polysyndeton?

The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession.

The use of similar structures in a series of related words, phrases, or clauses.

A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.

A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.

What is the definition of "Repetition"?

Repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point.

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

Using irony to mock or convey contempt.

A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.

What is an example of Sarcasm?

Oh, great job on the presentation! (when it was actually poorly done.)

He stole my heart and my wallet.

What does "Synecdoche" mean?

A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

The central idea or message in a literary work.

Deliberately minimizing the importance of something.

A short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person.

What is an example of Zeugma?

He stole my heart and my wallet.

The theme of friendship in Harry Potter.

My friend, the doctor, will join us for dinner.

Comparing love to a compass in a sonnet.

What is an "Anecdote"?

A short, interesting, or amusing story about a real incident or person.

A noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun.

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something.

An extended metaphor with a complex logic that governs a poetic passage or entire poem.

What is the definition of "Climax"?

The most intense, exciting, or important point of something.

An extended metaphor with a complex logic that governs a poetic passage or entire poem.

A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

The central idea or message in a literary work.

What is an example of Conceit?

Comparing love to a compass in a sonnet.

Saying “It’s just a scratch” when referring to a large dent.

All hands on deck (where hands represents sailors).

What is the definition of Enjambment?

The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line in a poem.

The repetition of a word or phrase in immediate succession.

An interjection to lend emphasis, often a single word or short phrase.

The reversal of the normal word order in a sentence.

What is an Expletive?

An interjection to lend emphasis, often a single word or short phrase.

The reversal of the normal word order in a sentence.

A form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite.

A figure of speech where one thing is referred to by a word or phrase that is typically used to refer to another.

What is the definition of Litotes?

A form of understatement that involves making an affirmative point by denying its opposite.

The formation of a word by imitating the sound associated with it.

An imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

A play on words that exploits the multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words.

An imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

A play on words that exploits the multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words.

A model that shows the relationship between the speaker, audience, and message.

A figure of speech where one thing is referred to by a word or phrase that is typically used to refer to another.

What does the Rhetorical Triangle show?

The relationship between the speaker, audience, and message.

The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line in a poem.

The reversal of the normal word order in a sentence.

The repetition of a word or phrase in immediate succession.

What does Ethos refer to in rhetoric?

The credibility or ethical character of the speaker or writer

The use of logical reasoning and evidence

The appeal to the audience's emotions

The use of humor to engage the audience

What is an example of using Logos in a debate?

Presenting data showing that renewable energy sources have lower long-term costs compared to fossil fuels

A speaker using their background in environmental science to establish credibility

A charity organization showing heartbreaking images of animals to evoke sympathy

A writer using humor to make their argument more engaging

How might a charity organization use Pathos in their advertisements?

By showing heartbreaking images of animals suffering from neglect

By presenting logical arguments and statistics

By using their expertise to establish credibility

By using humor to engage the audience

Pre-Test #2: Rhetorical Devices for Readers and Writers

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English

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11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.8.3, W.11-12.2D, L.4.5

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49 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Alliteration?

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Juxtaposing contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical device is defined as an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work?

Alliteration

Allusion

Anaphora

Assonance

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of Anaphora?

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up... I have a dream today...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical device involves juxtaposing contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses?

Alliteration

Allusion

Antithesis

Assonance

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of Apostrophe in rhetorical devices?

Addressing an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction.

Repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

Reversing the structure of a phrase or sentence for effect.

Informal language or slang used in everyday conversation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example best illustrates Assonance?

Hear the mellow wedding bells.

O Death, where is thy sting?

Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

Gonna instead of going to.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Chiasmus?

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

An indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

Reversing the structure of a phrase or sentence for effect.

Juxtaposing contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Pre-Test #2: Rhetorical Devices for Readers and Writers

49 questions

What is the definition of Alliteration?

Which rhetorical device is defined as an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work?

What is an example of Anaphora?

Which rhetorical device involves juxtaposing contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses?

What is the definition of Apostrophe in rhetorical devices?

Which example best illustrates Assonance?

What is Chiasmus?

Which rhetorical device is defined as informal language or slang used in everyday conversation?

What does Connotation refer to?

Which example best illustrates Diction?

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