Rhetorical Cohesion Devices Quiz 34 (30 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. Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses?
10. A comparison of two or more unlike things using a comparative word such as "like" or "as."
11. A hyperbole .....
12. 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.
13. Kairos is an device that appeals to:
14. 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?
15. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!" is .....
16. Using a part of something to represent the whole.
17. A stated comparison between two unlike things not using like or as
18. Appeals to reader's emotions
19. 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."
20. Which rhetorical device is being used in the sentence 'The thunder roared its disapproval'?
21. Which rhetorical device refers to ethics and the image/trustworthiness of a person?
22. The use of successive verbal constructions (patterns) in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure-usually in a series
23. 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."
24. (1 answer) Check the correct definition or example:Simile
25. Give me loyalty, or give me death.
26. 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.
27. 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?"
28. What is the rhetorical appeal that targets the audience's emotions to persuade them?
29. A reference to a well-known literary work, religious writings, mythology, etc. is called a(n)
30. Given to or involved