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Understanding Rhetoric and Figurative Language

Authored by Sheila Pocdol

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

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Understanding Rhetoric and Figurative Language
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the credibility or character of the speaker?

Pathos

Ethos

Logos

Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

The main point or position the writer is trying to prove

The evidence supporting the argument

The opposing viewpoint

The emotional appeal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

The wind whispered through the trees.

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

The classroom was a zoo.

Jumbo shrimp

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argument?

To support the main claim

To present an opposing viewpoint

To provide evidence

To use figurative language

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a phrase?

Metaphor

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Personification

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical appeal relies on logic and reasoning?

Pathos

Ethos

Logos

Simile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

The leaves danced in the wind.

The car zoomed down the street.

The thunder boomed loudly.

The stars winked at us.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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