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Rhetorical Devices & Appeals

Quiz by Barbara Villanueva

High School
English II (2017)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which rhetorical device involves the use of contrasting ideas in a balanced sentence structure?
    Antithesis
    Logical Fallacies
    Parallelism
    Appeals
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of using logical fallacies in a persuasive argument?
    To mislead the audience into accepting a flawed conclusion
    To establish a clear comparison
    To highlight ethical considerations
    To provide balanced and valid reasoning
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q3
    How does parallelism affect the readability and impact of a text?
    It introduces complex vocabulary for sophistication.
    It relies on emotional appeals to persuade.
    It creates confusion with varied sentence lengths.
    It adds rhythm and clarity by using similar structures.
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q4
    Which rhetorical device is used to create a sense of urgency by abruptly changing the tone or pace?
    Antithesis
    Shift
    Appeals
    Parallelism
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q5
    What effect does an appeal to emotion have in persuasive writing?
    It relies on factual data to make the argument stronger.
    It uses logical reasoning to convince the audience.
    It attempts to evoke an emotional response from the audience to gain their support.
    It highlights inconsistencies in other arguments.
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q6
    What is the primary purpose of using antithesis in a speech?
    To emphasize contrast between two ideas
    To appeal to the audience's emotions
    To simplify complex information
    To present a logical argument
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q7
    Which rhetorical device involves repeating a sequence of words at the beginning of neighboring clauses for emphasis?
    Appeals
    Parallelism
    Antithesis
    Shift
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q8
    Why might a writer intentionally use a logical fallacy in their argument?
    To ensure all arguments are logically sound
    To influence the audience by obscuring the line between truth and falsehood
    To increase the emotional appeal of their argument
    To provide balanced perspectives on a topic
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q9
    What is the effect of using rhetorical appeals in an argumentative text?
    To confuse the reader with complex language
    To contrast opposing ideas dramatically
    To structure the text with repetitive phrases
    To persuade the audience through ethos, pathos, and logos
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G
  • Q10
    How does the use of shifts in tone contribute to the overall effectiveness of a text?
    It ensures that only one perspective is presented throughout.
    It offers a rhythmic flow similar to poetic structures.
    It simplifies complex ideas by maintaining a consistent tone.
    It keeps the audience engaged and highlights key points by changing the mood or perspective.
    30s
    110.37.C.8.G

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