Rhetorical Cohesion Devices Quiz 19 (25 MCQs)

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1. In paragraph five, King compares the struggle for freedom to cashing a check marked "insufficient funds" what literary device is he using?
2. A short, personal story dealing with your topic and supporting your argument.
3. Which literary device involves the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect?
4. Which rhetorical device is characterized by the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence?
5. Which of the following is an example of Ethos (Appeal to Authority & Credibility)?
6. "You've made a mistake. I can't be a wizard. I'm just Harry, just Harry" is an example of
7. What is the reason or intention behind why an author wrote a particular piece of text?
8. "Her eyes were diamonds."
9. Michael Jordan is better than LeBron James because Jordan won six championships and James has only won two.
10. Type of appeal:Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
11. Mr. Jones has delivered packages on time for the last year with no exceptions. I know he will be a great addition to our delivery service.
12. Using phrases like "insufficient funds" and "every valley shall be filled ..... the rough places made plain" are examples of what type of rhetorical device?
13. Identify the type of figurative language being used below-I have died everyday, waiting for youDarling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years-"Thousand Years, " Christina Perri
14. Direct Address is:
15. Showing how two items are similar and/or different
16. Name the rhetorical device. "We've got the iPod, best music player in the world. We've got the iPod Nanos, brand new models, colors are back. We've got the amazing new iPod Shuffle."
17. How does the quote "Money can't buy happiness" rely on rhetorical appeal?
18. "Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she ran down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and, hands shaking, ripped open the envelope."What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
19. Provides emphasis; makes a phrase more memorable; allows audience to "hear" the meaning
20. I am sure we all would absolutely hate to earn a million dollars, right? We definitely do not need to hear about this new business opportunity that would turn us into millionaires. That would be awful!
21. -persuading by appealing to the audience's emotions
22. The following is an example of which rhetorical device?The fog crept through doorways and keyholes.
23. What is the best definition of Rhetorical Device?
24. Words or phrases said over and over to illustrate importance or highlight meaning are usually examples of .....
25. Two opposite ideas in the same sentence (ie "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ..... ")