Rhetorical Cohesion Devices Quiz 14 (25 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following is an example of direct address?
2. Which is an example of sweeping generalizations?
3. This is a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of the same word, phrase or sentence .
4. Back against the wall.
5. Grammatical structure of the first clause or phrases is reversed in the second, sometimes repeating the same words
6. When a writer appeals to the readers' emotions and attempts to affect the listeners personal feelings (making listeners sad, happy, laugh, angry, etc).
7. This is an effective method of persuasion because when we believe the information shared is SOUND and FACTUAL, we are more willing to accept the argument:
8. You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.You make me happy, when sky's are gray.You never know dear, how much I love you.Please don't take my sunshine away.-Carly Simon, "Sunshine"
9. Repeating an grammatical form or the way phrases are worded such as "manacles of segregation" and "chains of discrimination" is an example of what rhetorical device?
10. When someone uses data, facts, and logic they're trying to appeal to
11. What is the repetition at the end of a line? Example "See no evil. Hear no evil. Speak no evil."
12. As the butterfly emerges from its cocoon, so must you leave your comfort zone and experience the wider world.
13. Ethos appeals to the viewers/readers
14. What is the definition of anaphora?
15. The following excerpt most closely reflects which appeal?"See, I believe these so called "friends" you have their season has passed. And it's your season now. Where you flourish. Where you grow. And you become exactly who you were always meant to be."
16. Every choice you make is like spinning the wheel of fortune-sometimes you will get the result that you desire, while other times you will end up with something you hoped to avoid.
17. The following is an example of which kind of rhetorical device?The team won the game hands down.
18. Name the type of repetition present in this quote: "Don't you ever talk about my friends! You don't know any of my friends. You don't look at any of my friends. And you certainly wouldn't condescend to speak to any of my friends."
19. Instructional language
20. Which rhetorical device is being used in the following example:'The pen is mightier than the sword.'
21. Which rhetorical device is used to create a sense of urgency or importance by repeating the same word or phrase?
22. "Life is but a walking shadow; a poor player ..... " This is an example of a .....
23. Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: "With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right ..... "
24. "If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay?" This is an example of .....
25. "You're a regular Einstein" is an example of which rhetorical device?