Eulogy of the Dog

Eulogy of the Dog

Assessment

Passage

English

6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Robyn Parrish-Hill

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of George Vest's 'Eulogy of the Dog'?

The unwavering loyalty and companionship of dogs

The legal rights of farmers

The history of dog breeds

The economic value of dogs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which century was George Vest's 'Eulogy of the Dog' delivered?

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical device does Vest use to appeal to the audience's sense of reason in his speech?

Logos

Ethos

Pathos

Metaphor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Vest establish his credibility in the speech?

By using ethos and drawing on his own experiences

By presenting statistical data

By quoting famous authors

By using humor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotional appeal does Vest use to resonate with the audience?

Pathos, by describing the dog's loyalty and bond with its owner

Logos, by presenting logical arguments

Ethos, by establishing his credibility

Irony, by highlighting the dog's fate