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Rhetorical Techniques

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

This rhetorical technique uses words like "we, us, our" to create a sense of unity.

a)

Rhetorical Question

b)

Connotation

c)

Pronouns

d)

Adjectives

2.

Which rhetorical techniques help establish ETHOS?

a)

Pronouns, Jargon, Anecdotes

b)

Repetition, Rule of Three, Adjectives

c)

Evidence, Assertion, Generalization

3.

(a)   is when words or phrases are grouped/repeated 3 times in order to emphasize certain ideas.

4.

This technique is when the speaker asks a question where the answer is already implied.

a)

Jargon

b)

Bias

c)

Assertion

d)

Rhetorical Question

5.

This technique is when the speaker presents something as greater/bigger than it actually is.

a)

Generalization

b)

Exaggeration

c)

Credibility

d)

Attacks

6.

What are loaded words?

a)

Words with an underlying meaning or emotion

b)

Words that attack the opposing viewpoint

c)

Words that give the speaker credibility

7.

What are two forms of repetition?

a)

Rule of 3 and Connotation

b)

Rule of 3 and Alliteration

c)

Alliteration and Adjectives

d)

Adjectives and Connotation

8.

The use of assertions, evidence, and exaggerations are all appeals to (a)   .

9.

Which are types of figurative language that can be used as rhetorical techniques?

a)

Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor

b)

Adjectives, Loaded Words

c)

Rhetorical Questions, Pronouns

10.

What is an indirect reference to another well-known piece of literature (or idea)?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Allusion

c)

Adjectives

d)

Assertion