Rhetorical Analysis Thesis Statement Quiz

What is a key component of a defensible thesis in rhetorical analysis?

• Rhetorical devices
• Rhetorical choices
• Rhetorical questions
• Rhetorical summaries

Where is the thesis statement typically placed in an AP Lang essay?

• First sentence of the introduction
• Last sentence of the introduction
• First sentence of the conclusion
• Middle of the essay

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical choice?

• Metaphor
• Repetition
• Compares
• Allusion

Why is it important to include the message, argument, or purpose in a thesis?

• To make the essay longer
• To ensure the thesis is defensible
• To help write stronger essays
• To confuse the reader

What should be avoided in a thesis statement?

• Specific rhetorical choices
• Praising the writer
• Including the audience
• Using tone words

What is the difference between rhetorical choices and rhetorical devices?

• Choices are nouns, devices are verbs
• Choices are verbs, devices are nouns
• Choices are adjectives, devices are adverbs
• Choices and devices are the same

What is a benefit of using a sentence frame for a thesis?

• It guarantees a perfect score
• It helps organize thoughts
• It eliminates the need for analysis
• It makes the essay shorter

What is a common mistake students make in their thesis statements?

• Using specific choices
• Being too vague
• Including the audience
• Using tone words

How can students improve their thesis statements according to the video?

• By using more rhetorical devices
• By including more rhetorical choices
• By writing longer introductions
• By using first-person language

What is the role of tone in a thesis statement?

• To confuse the reader
• To add length
• To clarify the speaker's attitude
• To replace rhetorical choices