The Fog on Whisper Peak - Rhetorical devices in literary texts (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Cody says, “It was a twig, Dylan. Just a twig,” what is his main purpose?
To prove he knows more about the forest than Dylan.
To calm Dylan’s specific fear about wild animals.
To complain about the noise in the woods.
To show that he is not paying attention to Dylan.
Answer explanation
Cody's repetition of 'twig' is a rhetorical strategy to directly counter Dylan's panicked suggestion of a 'bear' or 'wolf' and bring him back to reality.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first thing Dylan says that shows he is scared?
“What was that?”
“A bear? A wolf?”
“Cody, I can’t see anything. What if we’re lost?”
“I… I don’t know! Stay put?”
Answer explanation
This is the first line of dialogue from Dylan in the passage, and it directly states his fear of being lost.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Cody repeat the sentence structure “We have a...” when listing their tools?
He is trying to remember what is in his backpack.
He is making a joke to lighten the mood.
He is angry that Dylan has forgotten their supplies.
He is using repetition to build confidence and emphasize that they are prepared.
Answer explanation
This use of parallelism (repeating a grammatical structure) is a rhetorical strategy to create a rhythm and feeling of security, reinforcing the idea that they have the resources to solve their problem.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What question does Cody ask to get Dylan to think instead of panic?
“Are you forgetting who you’re with?”
“A bear? A wolf?”
“What’s the first rule of being lost?”
“Right?”
Answer explanation
This question is a rhetorical device used to guide Dylan's thoughts away from fear and toward their survival training.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What landmark does Dylan remember that helps them figure out where they are?
A strangely shaped rock
A tall pine tree
A small stream
A wooden bridge
Answer explanation
The text states, 'I remember we passed that weirdly shaped rock, the one that looks like a thumb.'
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the line of dialogue with the rhetorical technique it demonstrates.
A rhetorical question to lighten the mood
“We have a map. We have a compass. We have our brains.”
A direct statement to counter a panicked thought
“Lost? Are you forgetting who you’re with?”
Repetition to create a sense of security
“It was a twig, Dylan. Just a twig.”
A guiding question to focus thinking
“What’s the first rule of being lost?”
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue is a clear example of the matched rhetorical technique. Cody uses a light-hearted question to ease tension, repetition to build confidence, a simple statement to dismiss fear, and a guiding question to prompt problem-solving.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the dialogue into the categories that best describe their purpose: 'Expressing Fear' or 'Building Confidence'.
Groups:
(a) Expressing Fear
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(b) Building Confidence
“We have a compass.”
“So we stay put.”
“A bear? A wolf?”
“What if we’re lost?”
“I can’t see anything.”
“We have a map.”
Answer explanation
The phrases in 'Expressing Fear' are all questions or statements made by Dylan that show his panic and uncertainty. The phrases in 'Building Confidence' are all statements made by Cody to calm Dylan and focus on their plan and resources.
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