Rhetorical Analysis Retake
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- Q1Which of the following is a rhetorical device used to appeal to emotions?LogosPathosKairosEthos30s
- Q2What is the main purpose of a rhetorical analysis?To summarize the main points of a textTo critique the writing style of an authorTo examine how authors use language to influence an audienceTo compare and contrast different authors' viewpoints30s
- Q3Which of the following is an example of repetition as a rhetorical device?Ask not what your country can do for youI have a dreamTo be or not to beFour score and seven years ago30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of parallelism as a rhetorical device?A stitch in time saves nineThe pen is mightier than the swordAll that glitters is not goldEasy come, easy go30s
- Q5Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical device that involves juxtaposition?It was the best of times, it was the worst of timesTo be or not to beAsk not what your country can do for youFour score and seven years ago30s
- Q6Which of the following is an example of an alliteration as a rhetorical device?Four score and seven years agoAsk not what your country can do for youTo be or not to bePeter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers30s
- Q7Which of the following is an example of visual imagery?The vibrant sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.The taste of creamy chocolate melted in her mouth.The sound of crashing waves echoed through the beach.The room was filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers.30s
- Q8What is a pun?A small insectA kind of sportA joke that exploits multiple meanings of a word or phrase.A type of dance30s
- Q9What is a paradox?An illogical argumentA type of riddleA statement or situation that may seem contradictory or absurd but is actually true or possibleA scientific experiment30s
- Q10What is the purpose of rhetorical analysis?To identify the author's main argumentTo summarize the textTo examine and analyze the techniques and strategies used in persuasive languageTo critique the writing style30s
- Q11Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical device called hyperbole?The wind whispered through the treesShe was as tall as a giraffeI've told you a million times!The sun was shining brightly30s
- Q12What does the metaphor 'a drop in the ocean' mean?A measurement of ocean depthA phrase used in boat navigationAn action or contribution that is insignificant or small in comparison to the wholeA literal drop of water in the ocean30s
- Q13Which of the following is an example of a simile?She runs as fast as a cheetahShe runs every morningShe runs very fastShe runs faster than anyone else30s
- Q14Which word is an example of metonym?crownbraceletnecklacering30s
- Q15Which of the following is an example of satire?A comedy sketch mocking political leadersA scientific article explaining climate changeA romantic novel set in a picturesque countrysideA historical documentary analyzing ancient civilizations30s