Understanding Author's Purpose and Rhetorical Devices

What is one common purpose of an author's writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To ignore the reader

• To mislead the reader

Which rhetorical device appeals to the audience's emotions?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Allusion

What is the purpose of rhetorical devices in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To enhance the persuasiveness and impact

• To make the text longer

• To reduce the clarity of the text

What do headings and subheadings do in nonfiction text features?

• Provide context to images

• Organize the content

• Add unnecessary details

• Confuse the reader

What is the theme of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Climate action and responsibility

• Equality and civil rights

• The dignity of hard work and perseverance

• Hope and unity in America

Which rhetorical devices are used in Malala Yousafzai's speech at the U.N.?

• Alliteration, repetition, and pathos

• Logos, pathos, and repetition

• Ethos, pathos, and repetition

• Parallelism, ethos, and allusion

What is the theme of "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman?

• Education for all, especially girls

• National unity and dedication to democratic ideals

• Hope and unity in America

• Christian living and submission to authority

Which text focuses on the theme of the dignity of hard work and perseverance?

• The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

• Sermon on the Mount

• The Washwoman by Isaac Bashevis Singer

• Greta Thunberg’s Speech at the U.N.

What rhetorical devices are used in the Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln?

• Repetition, allusion, and pathos

• Allusion, parallelism, and ethos

• Logos, pathos, and repetition

• Parallelism, ethos, and allusion

What is the theme of "The White House Diary Excerpt" by Lady Bird Johnson?

• Survival and hope amid displacement

• Reflection on historical events

• The power of dreams

• The importance of education