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Rhetorical Cohesion Devices Quiz 18 (60 MCQs)

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1. Choose the Rhetorical Device which is utilized here:"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now it is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
2. Which rhetorical device is being used in the sentence 'She's as thin as a toothpick'?
3. Rhetorical Deviceseveral parts of a sentence or several senteces expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance ..... adds rhythm, balance, and emphasis to ideas.
4. Logos is an appeal to
5. Veni, vidi, vici
6. A figure of speech in which an opposition or contrast of ideas is expressed by parallelism of words
7. Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences or clauses?
8. This rhetorical device is used when non-human like objects or ideas are given human qualities.
9. An intentionally exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but creating a desired humorous effect
10. "We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom" ..... this is an example of
11. Saying the same thing in different words (ex:This is your mission-the thing you have come here to do).
12. Instead of saying, "my grandpa is really old, " saying, "my grandpa is over the hill." This is an example of .....
13. An argument based on credibility or ethics; it appeals to good nature
14. Compares pairs of things
15. Example of:Isocolon
16. Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase:'The pen is mightier than the sword'?
17. Given the phrases "desolate valley of segregation" and "sunlit path of racial justice" identify the literary device used.
18. My dog not only likes to play fetch, but he also likes to chase cars.
19. Emotions (Getting personal)
20. Which literary device is preferred to use when writing persuasive essays in an academic setting?
21. When Jesse Jackson says, "I have done some good, offered some service, shed some light, healed some wounds ..... '' he is using which grammatical pattern that increases clarity and adds rhythm?
22. Which rhetorical device is used to appeal to the audience's sense of logic and reason?
23. What is a type of metaphor in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities? An example is as follows: "The wind whispered her name."
24. Repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a sentence, lines, or clauses (example:See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.)
25. Relevant Data .....
26. These lines from Robert Frost's poem, "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" are an example of which device?The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
27. An appeal to emotions.Choose the rhetorical appeal that best fits the definition above.
28. Repetition of consonant sounds two or more times in short succession within a sentence or phrase
29. The following excerpt contains an example of which rhetorical device?"It's better to walk alone at night than with a fake friend in the light. Better an enemy attack you than a fake friend hugs you."
30. Which rhetorical device is used in this sentence? "When I was little, people used to talk face to face, no one hid behind technology."
31. What is the definition of scare tactics?
32. A statement that is not good enough to explain how good, bad, or impressive something really is?
33. The technique of repeating the same word and phrase
34. Can you put a price tag on your family's security? Don't you want to guarantee that your family is going to be safe? Isn't it worth a few dollars more to protect them in one of the safest cars ever built?
35. The use of many conjunctions has the opposite effect; it slows the pace of writing
36. My coach suggested I cross-train on Sundays to work different muscle groups.
37. Tick the correct statement.
38. Which of these is NOT an appropriate use of pathos?
39. This form of rhetoric uses an emotional appeal.
40. What is the primary function of direct address in a speech or text?
41. Research has linked smoking with a higher prevalence of certain types of cancer, including lung cancer and leukemia.
42. The pen danced across the author's page
43. Which of these describes ETHOS?
44. Identify the rhetorical device in the following statement:'The pen is mightier than the sword.'
45. Which rhetorical device is used in the phrase:'The wind whispered through the trees'?
46. Rhetorical appeal used to appeal to an audience's sense of emotion
47. Which of the following is NOT an example of a rhetorical question?
48. Kirk: "If we play our cards right, we may be able to find out when those whales are being released." Spock: "How will playing cards help?"
49. A quality that evokes pity or sadness
50. Which rhetorical device is used to downplay the significance of a situation or event?
51. The opposite of exaggeration. It is a technique for developing irony and/or humor where one writes or says less than intended.
52. The IRS is auditing me? Great. All I need is a couple of suits arriving at my door.This is an example of .....
53. I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive.
54. Tells a story or recounts a series of events
55. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
56. Is an appeal to logic, and is a way of persuading an audience by reason, providing facts.
57. " ..... it takes a family; it takes teachers; it takes clergy; it takes business people; it takes community leaders; it takes those who protect our health and safety. It takes all of us." This excerpt includes repetition of a group of words at the beginning of phrases. It is a technique called:
58. "pretty ugly" and "same difference" are both examples of which rhetorical device?
59. "The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe."
60. Identify the appeal in the following:A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Corvette.
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