Rhetorical Verbs Vocabulary 1

Which of the following best defines the verb "juxtaposes"?

• To praise or express approval of

• To place two or more things side by side for comparison or contrast

• To warn or advise against something

• To degrade or lower in quality

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the verb "galvanizes" most nearly mean?

• To echo or repeat

• To inspire or stimulate into action

• To exemplify or illustrate

• To degrade or insult

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Select the correct definition of "commends."

• To warn or caution

• To praise formally or officially

• To place in opposition

• To degrade or belittle

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which verb means "to serve as a typical example of"?

• Exemplifies

• Degrades

• Cautions

• Echoes

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the sentence, "The author juxtaposes the innocence of youth with the cynicism of adulthood," what is the function of the verb "juxtaposes"?

• To degrade the subject

• To place two contrasting ideas side by side

• To praise the subject

• To warn the reader

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is the specific purpose of the author's use of "juxtaposes" in the sentence, "The author juxtaposes the innocence of youth with the cynicism of adulthood"?

• To highlight the differences between childhood and adulthood

• To praise the qualities of adulthood

• To warn against the loss of innocence

• To degrade the concept of youth

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of "echoes" to indicate repetition of an idea from an earlier part of a text?

• The author echoes the introduction by restating the main argument in the conclusion.

• The author echoes the protagonist's words to show agreement.

• The author echoes the antagonist's actions to create suspense.

• The author echoes the setting to establish mood.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best defines the verb "characterizes"?

• To provide a detailed description of the distinctive qualities of someone or something

• To place two things side by side for comparison

• To warn or advise against a course of action

• To praise someone for their achievements

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the context of rhetorical analysis, what does it mean if an author "cautions" the audience?

• The author is praising the audience.

• The author is warning the audience about potential dangers.

• The author is exemplifying a concept.

• The author is juxtaposing two ideas.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Given the sentence, "The author juxtaposes the tranquility of nature with the chaos of urban life," what is the likely intent of the author in structuring the sentence this way?

• To degrade urban life

• To highlight the differences between two contrasting environments

• To commend nature

• To caution against city living

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5