Rhetorical Devices Quiz

What is a rhetorical device?

• A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument weak or invalid.

• A technique used by authors to persuade or impact an audience.

• A question meant to get a factual answer.

• Talking directly to a specific person.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question asked to make a point or for dramatic effect.

• A question that must be answered immediately.

• A command directed to an individual or group.

• A story used to illustrate a point.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is an example of direct address?

• "Students, focus on your studies!"

• "He needs to focus on his studies."

• "It is important to study every day."

• "People should focus on their goals."

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following is NOT an example of a rhetorical question?

• "Who wouldn’t want to win a million dollars?"

• "Why do I even bother cleaning when no one helps?"

• "What time does the movie start tonight?"

• "Isn’t this the best pizza ever?"

What does a logical fallacy do to an argument?

• It makes the argument stronger.

• It provides strong evidence for the argument.

• It weakens the argument.

• It clarifies the argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Direct Address is:

• A technique where the speaker talks directly to someone to grab their attention.

• A question meant to get a factual answer.

• A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument invalid.

• A technique used to persuade or impact an audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A Rhetorical Question is:

• A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument invalid.

• A question asked to make a point, not to be answered.

• Talking directly to someone to grab their attention.

• A technique used to persuade or impact an audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Logical Fallacy refers to:

• A technique used to persuade or impact an audience.

• A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument invalid.

• A question asked for dramatic effect.

• A technique where the speaker talks directly to someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A Rhetorical Device is:

• A technique used to persuade or impact an audience.

• A question asked for dramatic effect.

• A technique used to talk directly to someone.

• A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument invalid.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A rhetorical question is meant to get a direct answer from the audience.

• True

• False