Rhetorical Devices Quiz Academic Writing Speeches

What rhetorical device is used in this sentence? "I’ve told you a million times!"

• Understatement

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

• Logos

What is the best definition of Alliteration?

• Repeating the same beginning sounds in words

• Saying the opposite of what you mean and denying it

• Asking a question that needs an answer rhetorically

• Using a short personal story for gathering interest

Which of the following is the best example of Anaphora?

• “She ran quickly and quietly, claiming a win!”

• “We will fight. We will rise. We will win.”

• “This isn’t bad, it’s terrible! It is the worst!”

• “Jump, run, and swim!”

What does Logos rely on?

• Feelings and emotion

• Logic, facts, and reasons

• Repeating important words

• Telling a funny story

Which of these best shows Ethos?

• “As a firefighter, I know how important safety is.”

• “Fires are scary and dangerous. People often die you know?”

• “You should listen to me because I’m loud.”

• “Fires can be orange, red, or yellow.”

What rhetorical device is this? "Don’t we all want a better world?"

• Logos

• Hyperbole

• Rhetorical Question

• Tricolon

Which sentence contains Alliteration?

• “We must act, we must change, we must lead.”

• “She loves painting, dancing, and singing.”

• “Big brown bears battle bravely.”

• “If we don’t help, who will?”

Which of these best shows Pathos?

• “I studied the data carefully. I am an absolute expert now”

• “Imagine being left out and alone at lunch every day.”

• “We read three books this month. This is helping me build comprehension”

• “My teacher is very qualified.”

What rhetorical device is used here? "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

• Hyperbole

• Tricolon

• Antithesis

• Repetition

What is Repetition used for?

• To confuse the reader

• To tell a story

• To emphasize an important idea

• To shorten a speech