Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

The politician’s speech was filled with powerful ________, aimed at inspiring hope and rallying support among the crowd.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

Which of the following is an example of an anecdote?

• A breakdown of the grading criteria for the upcoming final exam.

• A research paper discussing the effects of stress on high school students.

• A student's story about how studying late for an exam led to a surprising discovery about their learning style, helping them improve their grades.

• A list of tips for preparing for college applications without any personal experiences.

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CCSS.W.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.3A

CCSS.W.11-12.3B

Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?

• The garden was filled with a variety of beautiful, colorful flowers.

• The hospital walls were all the same dull grey color.

• The festival drew a diverse crowd of people from different places and backgrounds.

• The bright, cheerful flowers rested on top of the cold, grey gravestone.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What term refers to the situation or problem that compels someone to make an argument or speech?

• Rhetorical Situation

• Exigence

• Appeal

• Irony

Which of the following is not an element of the rhetorical situation?

• Appeals

• Speaker

• Audience

• Purpose

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CCSS.SL.11-12.3

The charity made an emotional ________ for donations to support families affected by the recent disaster.

What is the set of associations implied by a word in addition to its literal meaning?

• Colloquial

• Pacing

• Connotation

• Exigence

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is an example of colloquial speech?

• I’m really craving some pizza right now!

• I desire a slice of pizza at this moment.

• I am interested in acquiring a meal from an Italian restaurant.

• It is essential to consider the nutritional value of eating an entire pizza.

The speaker's energetic and quick _______ kept the audience engaged while still getting his points across clearly.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.3

CCSS.SL.11-12.4

What is the term for stating the opposite of what is said or meant?

• Exigence

• Irony

• Syntax

• Connotation

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.6