Rhetorical Devices Review 2 (2025) - AFTER Flashcards

What rhetorical device is used in the question: 'Are cell phones a distraction or a valuable educational tool?'

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Rhetorical Question

Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase: 'Schools, with their bustling hallways and dynamic classrooms, are environments where learning should thrive.'?

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Imagery

What is the main argument presented in the passage regarding cell phones in schools?

• Cell phones are a distraction.

• Cell phones should be banned.

• Cell phones can enhance educational experiences.

• Cell phones are only for convenience.

Which rhetorical device is used in the statement: 'Imagine a classroom where students can access information instantly and collaborate seamlessly.'?

• Irony

• Imagery

• Allusion

• Metaphor

What is the purpose of quoting Albert Einstein in the passage?

• To criticize modern education

• To provide historical context

• To appeal to authority

• To introduce a new topic

Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase: 'Just as books revolutionized education, cell phones can transform the way we learn.'?

• Analogy

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Irony

What is the implied challenge in implementing cell phone policies in schools?

• Lack of technology

• Resistance from students

• Creating responsible use guidelines

• High costs

Which rhetorical device is used in the statement: 'Embrace the potential of technology to enrich our classrooms.'?

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Metaphor

What is the effect of using the phrase 'game-changer' in the context of educational apps?

• To criticize their effectiveness

• To emphasize their significant impact

• To suggest they are a temporary trend

• To downplay their importance

Which rhetorical device is used in the statement: 'Cell phones may seem like a distraction, but so did calculators when they were first introduced.'?

• Analogy

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Irony