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Rhetorical Devices

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this an example of? \

“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.”

a)

Repitition

b)

Ethos

c)

Allusion

d)

Logos

2.

A technique by which the writer or speaker anticipates the claim that will be made the opposition is called -

a)

rebuttal

b)

counterargument

c)

logos

d)

call to action

3.

What is an anecdote?

a)

A funny story

b)

An indirect reference to a famous person or idea

c)

A short, personal story that is meant to connect with audience

d)

Repeating words or phrases

4.

A response to the counterargument that should address the flaws made in argument and prove why it is wrong is called the

a)

thesis

b)

counterclaim

c)

evidence

d)

rebuttal

5.

“According to Dr. Jones, a leading neurologist from UCSF, the impact of drugs on the brain can be devastating” is an example of ---

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

anecdote

d)

call to action

6.

About 70% of middle school students said that they cannot wait to return to on-campus schooling" is an example of--

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

d)

claim

7.

When a writer appeals to the readers' emotions and attempts to affect the listeners personal feelings (making listeners sad, happy, laugh, angry, etc).

a)

counterclaim

b)

reasoning

c)

sensitivity

d)

pathos

8.

Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.”

What rhetorical device is being used in bold?

a)

call to action

b)

repetition

c)

logos

d)

allusion

9.

What is a rhetorical question?

a)

Any question that is asked?

b)

Wherever you see a question mark.

c)

To ask a question of an audience to engage them without having a response from the audience.

d)

It is only located in the beginning of an essay.

10.

“So, if you really care about mother earth, write a letter to you governor and tell him your concerns and solution!” is an example of--

a)

anecdote

b)

call to action

c)

logos

d)

rebuttal

11.

Asking or encouraging your audience to do something ( take action) as the result of your argument is the --

a)

thesis

b)

allusion

c)

logos

d)

call to action

12.

An argument where a speaker claims or attempts to persuade the reader with the use of deductive reasoning; uses facts and statistics; showing what can be expected because what has gone before.

a)

logos

b)

ethos

c)

pathos

d)

argumentation

13.

An argument where a speaker claims to be an expert, or relies on information provided by experts; also involves the speaker’s values/morals.

a)

expert opinion

b)

pathos

c)

logos

d)

ethos

14.

What is rhetoric?

a)

When you ask a question but do not expect an answer

b)

When you make someone feel bad or sad

c)

The techniques used for persuasive speaking and writing

d)

When you use evidence to support your reasons