Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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

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

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Colloquial

• Pacing

• Connotation

• Exigence

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

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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

• Exigence

• Irony

• Syntax

• Connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A