Rhetorical Choices in Speeches

What rhetorical choice does Malala Yousafzai use in the following excerpt to emphasize the power of education? "The extremists are afraid of books and pens. The power of education frightens them."

• Juxtaposition

• Rhetorical question

• Allusion

• Repetition

In Obama’s speech, he says: "We need to take responsibility for our own education. We need to work hard. We need to take responsibility for our own lives." What rhetorical choice is being used?

• Repetition

• Allusion

• Rhetorical question

• Juxtaposition

How does Steve Jobs’s use of cadence help make his speech more effective?

• He varies the rhythm of his sentences, making the speech more engaging.

• He uses complex vocabulary to challenge the audience.

• He speaks in a monotone voice to sound serious.

• He avoids pausing to keep the speech moving quickly.

What rhetorical choice does Obama use when he shares a story about his mother telling him to work harder in school?

• Personal anecdote

• Text structure

• Rhetorical question

• References

How does Malala’s body language contribute to her message during her speech?

• She avoids eye contact to seem humble.

• She uses hand gestures and strong posture to show confidence.

• She speaks quickly to emphasize urgency.

• She moves around the stage frequently to engage the audience.

In Steve Jobs’s speech, he tells three different life stories to illustrate his main message. What rhetorical choice is this an example of?

• Personal anecdote

• Allusion

• Cadence

• Rhetorical question

What rhetorical device is used when Malala says: "Weakness, fear, and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born."

• Juxtaposition

• Text structure

• Allusion

• Body language

In Barack Obama’s speech, he asks: "Maybe you’re making the jump from elementary to middle school, or from middle to high school, and worried about what that’ll be like?" What rhetorical choice is he using?

• Cadence

• Rhetorical question

• Allusion

• References

In Steve Jobs’s speech, he says: "Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose." What is the tone of this statement?

• Fearful

• Inspirational

• Sarcastic

• Humorous

Malala refers to historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. What rhetorical choice is this?

• Allusion

• Repetition

• Cadence

• Juxtaposition