Rhetorical Speech Devices Quiz

Which rhetorical device involves repeating key phrases or ideas for emphasis?

• Alliteration
• Repetition
• Anecdotes
• Contrast

What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical questions in a speech?

• To provide data
• To engage the audience
• To tell a story
• To create rhythm

Which of the following is an example of parallelism?

• We need better school lunches. We need healthier school lunches.
• Students succeed when schools support success.
• We study to learn. We learn to grow. We grow to succeed.
• Think of the families who struggle to afford groceries.

How does alliteration enhance a speech?

• By adding emotional appeal
• By making key phrases stand out
• By providing statistical evidence
• By telling a personal story

What is the effect of using anecdotes in a speech?

• To humanize the argument
• To provide logical reasoning
• To create contrast
• To emphasize key phrases

Which rhetorical device is used to highlight differences and emphasize a point?

• Repetition
• Contrast
• Alliteration
• Tricolon

What is the main goal of using emotional appeals (pathos) in a speech?

• To challenge the audience
• To inspire empathy or action
• To create rhythm
• To provide data

Why are statistics and facts (logos) important in a speech?

• They add emotional appeal
• They make the speech more memorable
• They add credibility and logic
• They create a conversational tone

What is the rule of three in rhetoric?

• Using three rhetorical questions
• Presenting ideas in groups of three
• Repeating a phrase three times
• Using three anecdotes

Which rhetorical device is being used in the phrase 'Students succeed when schools support success'?

• Repetition
• Alliteration
• Anecdotes
• Contrast