Lousy Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Ethos

• A story that appeals to emotion

• Language that creates a mental picture

• An appeal based on the author’s credibility or character

• The use of facts and logic to persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Pathos

• A comparison between two unlike things

• An appeal to the audience’s emotions

• The author’s attitude toward the subject

• The repetition of similar sounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Logos

• A humorous tone used to entertain

• A personal story used to illustrate a point

• An appeal using logic, facts, or reasoning

• A contrast between two opposing ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Metaphor

• A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

• A story from the author’s life

• The emotional atmosphere of a piece

• The use of exaggeration for effect

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Tone

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• The final part of an essay

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the definition of "Imagery"?

• Language that appeals to the senses to create a vivid picture

• A repeated phrase or idea

• A contrast between expectations and reality

• A reference to another work or event

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Which option best describes an "Anecdote"?

• A long, formal explanation

• A brief personal story used to support a point

• A figure of speech using exaggeration

• A type of persuasive evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is an "Analogy" used for?

• A direct statement of fact

• A comparison to show similarity between two complex ideas

• The main argument of a text

• The use of sarcasm to criticize

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

How is "Repetition" used in writing?

• Using the same word or idea multiple times for emphasis

• Describing a scene with rich detail

• Telling a fictional story

• Appealing to authority

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "Juxtaposition" involve?

• Restating a thesis in the conclusion

• Placing two contrasting ideas or images side by side

• Using statistics to support a claim

• Writing in a casual, conversational style

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5