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Rhetorical Cohesion Devices Quiz 17 (60 MCQs)

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1. Art thou mad? Is not the truth the truth?
2. Comparing 2 UNLIKE things USING "like" or "as"
3. When analyzing rhetorical appeals in a text, which of the following should you do first?
4. The following is an example of what kind of rhetorical device?All birds have two legs and wings. A dove is a bird. A dove has two legs and wings.
5. What is the definition of pathos?
6. In the sentence "Her smile was as bright as the sun breaking through the clouds after a storm." what rhetorical device is being used?
7. "How could I be so stupid?"
8. Using the words, dark and desolate valley, high plane of dignity and discipline ..... are examples of what literary aspect?
9. A comparison of two or more unlike things using a comparative word such as "like" or "as."
10. A hyperbole .....
11. Lesson-26:Analyzing Rhetorical DevicesQuestion 1:A reference in a work of literature to a character, place, or situation from history, music, or another work of literature.
12. Kairos is an device that appeals to:
13. Imagine Michael, Maya, and Elijah are playing a word game. Michael comes up with a word that is based on or derived from a person's name. What would you call such a word?
14. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!" is .....
15. Using a part of something to represent the whole.
16. A stated comparison between two unlike things not using like or as
17. Appeals to reader's emotions
18. Persuading through the credibility of the speaker/author-and the sense of right and wrong. Ex. "As a doctor, I am best qualified to recommend the right treatment."
19. Which rhetorical device is being used in the sentence 'The thunder roared its disapproval'?
20. Which rhetorical device refers to ethics and the image/trustworthiness of a person?
21. The use of successive verbal constructions (patterns) in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure-usually in a series
22. Which rhetorical device is used: "Diet coke is better for your health than regular Coca-Cola because is has less sodium and uses artificial sugars."
23. (1 answer) Check the correct definition or example:Simile
24. Give me loyalty, or give me death.
25. This is an effective method of persuasion because when we TRUST IN THE SPEAKER and believe they have our best interest at heart, we are more willing to listen to them and consider their argument.
26. What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?"You will never be satisfied in life if you don't seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"
27. What is the rhetorical appeal that targets the audience's emotions to persuade them?
28. A reference to a well-known literary work, religious writings, mythology, etc. is called a(n)
29. Given to or involved
30. You have the power to fight racism and injustice.
31. My heart pounded on my chest.
32. "Check out these new wheels." ~ Someone in a John Hughes film, probably
33. Why was the "I Have a Dream" speech given?
34. Which sentence contains an example of hyperbole?
35. "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." -John F. Kennedy
36. "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last" is an example of which rhetorical device?
37. This ENTIRE section is what type of rhetorical device?Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia. Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee. Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi, from every mountain side. Let freedom ring .....
38. What rhetorical device is used in the following quote:'To err is human; to forgive, divine.'
39. Identify the fallacy in this argument:'Everyone is buying the new smartphone, so it must be the best one available.'
40. Which rhetorical device is used here? "Did you know that in every minute, around 10 people die of heart disease?"
41. "It is a symbol of our national heritage, a remnant of frontier America that our first settlers once called wilderness. ''-Jimmy Carter
42. Which rhetorical device is used: "My name is Lebron James, and my Nike Lebron IX shoes will help you play like me."
43. What was Martin Luther King, Jr's occupation in life?
44. I am listening to the king.
45. Which of the following is an example of juxtaposition?
46. Using words to suggest a social or emotional meaning rather than a literal one
47. What is the term for a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms?
48. What is the primary rhetorical appeal used in the following statement? 'As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is safe and effective.'
49. The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences
50. Using several word near each other that start with the same sound is which rhetorical device?
51. This is a specific type of parallelism in which the same word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive sentences.
52. The technique or skill of persuading through your choice of words is which of the following rhetorical devices?
53. The use of informal words, phrases, or even slang in a piece of writing
54. According to a study done by the ABI, thousands of people get injured each year using fireworks. This is why they should be banned.
55. Comparing 2 UNLIKE things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"
56. An argumentative essay should:
57. What rhetorical device is being used in this statement? 'I came, I saw, I conquered.'
58. ..... means:The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or phrases
59. SPOT THE DEVICE: "I wore a sweater, and a hat, and a scarf, and a pair of boots, and mittens."
60. How many times do I have to tell you not to yell in the house?
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