Rhetorical Devices Quiz

What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation?

• Persuasion explains ideas clearly, manipulation tricks the reader

• Persuasion uses facts, manipulation never uses language

• Persuasion is emotional, manipulation is logical

• There is no difference

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a rhetorical device?

• A grammar mistake in writing

• A language tool used to persuade or explain an idea

• A lie used to trick the reader

• A fact used in an argument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is faulty reasoning?

• Using strong evidence to support a claim

• Using language in a misleading or unfair way

• Telling a personal story

• Repeating words for emphasis

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is hyperbole?

• A short personal story

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• An exaggeration used to show strong feelings

• A statistic or fact

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

What is an anecdote?

• A strong opinion

• A short personal story used to make a point

• An emotional reaction

• A stereotype

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is an emotional appeal?

• Using facts to prove a claim

• Using emotions to influence the reader

• Using statistics

• Using repetition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

“I have told you a million times to clean your room.” This is an example of:

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

• Faulty reasoning

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

“I remember my first day of middle school. I was nervous and scared, but it helped me grow.” This is an example of:

• Hyperbole

• Emotional appeal

• Anecdote

• Faulty reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

“My blood is boiling right now.” This sentence is best described as:

• Rhetorical device only

• Faulty reasoning only

• Both a rhetorical device and faulty reasoning

• A fact

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

“All students are lazy.” This is an example of:

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

• Faulty reasoning

• Rhetorical device

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A