Classy Writing 2025

What does "ethos" refer to in persuasive writing?

• Logical reasoning

• Emotional appeal

• Persuading through character and credibility

• Use of statistics

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is alliteration?

• The repetition of vowel sounds in a series

• The repetition of the first consonant sound in a series

• The use of metaphors in a sentence

• The repetition of the last consonant sound in a series

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

• "That jokerster John is just a jit"

• "The sun sets in the west"

• "A stitch in time saves nine"

• "The early bird catches the worm"

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is an allusion?

• A detailed description of a person or event

• A brief reference to a person or event, often from history, mythology, or literature

• A fictional story about a historical event

• A scientific explanation of a natural phenomenon

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is anaphora?

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

• The use of a word to modify two or more words in different ways

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• The use of a word to stand in for another word

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is chiasmus?

• A type of metaphor

• A sentence where words are inverted

• A form of alliteration

• A type of simile

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of chiasmus?

• The early bird catches the worm.

• Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.

• Actions speak louder than words.

• A picture is worth a thousand words.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of epistrophe?

• The repetition of a word at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

• The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences.

• The use of a word in the middle of successive clauses or sentences.

• The omission of a word in successive clauses or sentences.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a euphemism?

• A direct and harsh term for something unpleasant

• A mild or pleasant term for something unpleasant or offensive

• A term used to exaggerate a situation

• A humorous term for a serious situation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

• "He passed away" instead of "He died"

• "She screamed loudly" instead of "She whispered"

• "He ran quickly" instead of "He walked slowly"

• "She laughed heartily" instead of "She cried softly"

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A