Mastering Rhetorical Choices Quiz

What is the definition of "Accumulation" in rhetorical choices?

• A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event.

• A figure of speech in which a speaker or writer gathers scattered points and lists them together.

• Repetition of the last word of one line or clause to begin the next.

• Omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which rhetorical choice involves the omission of conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses?

• Asyndeton

• Polysyndeton

• Anadiplosis

• Zeugma

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Analyze the following sentence and identify the rhetorical choice used: "She ran, jumped, laughed, and played."

• Polysyndeton

• Asyndeton

• Anadiplosis

• Zeugma

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the primary function of "Concession" in an argument?

• To repeat a point several times in different words.

• To foresee and reply to objections.

• To concede a disputed point or leave it to the audience to decide.

• To use abusive language to cast blame.

Evaluate the effectiveness of using "Hypophora" in a speech. Provide reasoning for your evaluation.

• It is ineffective because it leaves questions unanswered.

• It is effective because it raises questions and immediately answers them, engaging the audience.

• It is ineffective because it relies on abusive language.

• It is effective because it uses a play on words to entertain the audience.

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

Identify the rhetorical choice in the following example: "The pen is mightier than the sword."

• Epithet

• Zeugma

• Allusion

• Invective

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the role of "Deduction" in reasoning?

• To use a play on words for humor.

• To form a generalization from specific instances.

• To follow a conclusion necessarily from the stated premises.

• To use abusive language to cast blame.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Consider the following argument: "All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal." Identify the rhetorical choice used.

• Induction

• Deduction

• Syllogism

• Commoratio

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical choice involves a gradual increase in intensity of meaning with words arranged in ascending order of force or importance?

• Auxesis

• Anadiplosis

• Aposiopesis

• Parallelism

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Analyze the following sentence and identify the rhetorical choice: "He lost his coat and his temper."

• Zeugma

• Pun

• Epithet

• Invective