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Persuasive language

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

What rhetorical device is this an example of? "As we stand here today, think of the countless children going to bed hungry tonight. Imagine the pain of a mother unable to feed her child. We must act now to end this suffering."

(a)  

2.

What rhetorical device is this an example of? "As your elected leader, I have dedicated my life to public service and the well-being of our community. My track record of integrity and commitment speaks for itself.

(a)  

3.

What rhetorical device is this an example of? "Now is the moment to make history. This is our chance to change the world, to seize the opportunity that lies before us. We must act swiftly and decisively."

(a)  

4.

What rhetorical device is this a good example of? "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

(a)  

5.

What rhetorical device is this an example of? ""Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

(a)  

6.

What rhetorical device is used here? "Justice is blind, but tonight, she sees clearly the righteousness of our cause."

(a)  

7.

What rhetorical device is used here? "Let us lead the land we love to a new level of liberty and light."

(a)  

8.

What rhetorical device is used here? "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as enemies."

(a)  

9.

What rhetorical device is this an example of? "She was brave, fearless, resolute, determined."

(a)  

10.

What rhetorical device is this a good example of? "We must stand up for justice, we must speak out for truth, we must fight for freedom."

(a)  

11.

Which rhetorical device is used here? "This is our moment to take up the torch, just as generations before us rose to the challenges of their times, from the shores of Normandy to the marches of Selma.

(a)  

12.

What tone is used here? "Well, it's adorable that you think that way, but let me explain how things really work in the grown-up world."

(a)  

13.

What tone best describes this? "I've always wondered what lies beyond the horizon, what stories the stars might tell, and how far our dreams can take us." 

(a)  

14.

What tone is created here? "They told us we couldn't, they said it was impossible, but we stand here today, ready and unbroken 

(a)  

15.

What tone is communicated here? "I must say, I am deeply disappointed by the lack of effort and responsibility shown in this matter." 

(a)  

16.

What tone is used here?

"The clouds of despair hang heavy over our town, and hope seems like a distant memory." 

(a)  

17.

What tone is created here?  

"Frankly, it's no surprise that you couldn't comprehend such a sophisticated concept." 

(a)  

18.

What tone can you feel here? "Is that the best you can do? I expected more from someone who talks so big." 

(a)  

19.

What tone is created here?

"Together, we can overcome any obstacle, and rise to new heights of greatness and achievement." 

(a)  

20.

What rhetorical device is used here? 'Life is pain. Anyone who says differently is selling something.'

(a)