Rhetorical Modes Quiz

Which of the following best exemplifies the rhetorical mode of description?

• A personal narrative about a summer trip

• An essay discussing the effects of climate change

• A passage vividly portraying a foggy morning with sensory detail

• A political editorial arguing for healthcare reform

What is the primary purpose of narration as a rhetorical mode?

• To prove a thesis through reasoning

• To organize events in chronological sequence to tell a story

• To explain the impact of a cause

• To evoke emotion using sensory language

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In rhetorical writing, which technique is most often associated with argumentation?

• Sensory imagery

• Figurative language

• Ethos, logos, and pathos

• Flashback

Which best defines the cause and effect rhetorical mode?

• Explaining an event using vivid detail

• Establishing a problem and proposing a solution

• Telling a story from a first-person perspective

• Analyzing the reasons something happened and its consequences

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A student writes an essay detailing how social media use has led to reduced attention spans among teenagers. This is an example of:

• Argumentation

• Narration

• Description

• Cause and Effect

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What distinguishes a narrative from a descriptive essay?

• Descriptive essays use second-person point of view

• Narratives focus on a plot with events and characters

• Narratives avoid sensory detail

• Descriptive essays must include dialogue

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Which of the following best demonstrates the use of logos in an argument?

• "90% of students who read regularly score higher on standardized tests."

• "As a teacher, I believe reading builds empathy."

• "Imagine a world where no child owns a book."

• "I was once unable to read due to lack of access to books."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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An essay starts with a story about a doctor treating a patient in poverty to introduce a point about healthcare inequality. This is an example of:

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Argumentation with narrative technique

• Classification and Division

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Which sentence uses the rhetorical mode of description?

• “The protest was peaceful.”

• “The sun melted onto the pavement, painting it gold.”

• “People marched because they wanted change.”

• “The march lasted three hours through downtown.”

Argumentation essays typically include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A clear thesis

• Narrative hook

• Evidence and reasoning

• Counterclaims and rebuttals