Cell Phones in Schools
Michael Jordan's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Speech:
Author’s Message
“Bored Silly”
From The War of the Worlds and Children of Blood and Bone
100
Name that Figurative Language Device:
“Our cell phones are not merely pieces of technology; they are the Swiss Army knives of the digital age,”
A. Idiom B. Hyperbole C. Metaphor
C. Metaphor
100
Name that Figurative Language device:
“Just lace 'em up. Let's go out and lace the court with one more exciting game.”
A. Antithesis B. Rhetorical Question C. Zeugma
C. Zeugma
100
Impact of Rhetoric:
What is the overall message of Author’s Message?
Gaming should be viewed as a valuable aspect of students' educational experience
100
Based on the illustration, who is the intended audience in Board Silly?
All teenagers
100
Name that Figurative Language:
From “The War of the Worlds"
“Then it was as if an invisible yet intensely heated finger were drawn through the heather between me and the Martians.”
A. Idiom B. Personification D. Alliteration
B. personification
200
Name that Figurative language device:
“They are like compasses that guide us through the vast wilderness of information”
A. Allusion B. Personification C Simile
C Simile
200
Name that Figurative Language Device:
“One day, do you think you might look up and see me playing the game at 60?”
A. Antithesis B. Rhetorical Question C. Zeugma
B. Rhetorical Question
200
Which rhetorical appeal supports the author’s message in Author’s Message?
Ethos Pathos Logos Kairos
Logos
200
What type of rhetorical appeal is the writer using in the following excerpt from paragraph 2?
“When both groups were asked to complete a creative thinking test Afterwards, the bored group performed much better.”
A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos D. Kairos
C. logos
200
Name that Figurative Language:
From "Children of Blood and Bone"
“It’s all I can do not to scream.”
A. Personification B. Simile C. Hyperbole
C. hyperbole
300
Name that Figurative Language Device:
“knowledge is power”
A. Idiom B. Hyperbole C. Metaphor
A. Idiom
300
Name that Figurative Language device:
“Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”
A. Antithesis B. Rhetorical Question C. Synecdoche
A. Antithesis
300
Name that rhetorical device:
“it's imperative to recognize it as a fertile ground for personal growth and enrichment, like a nurturing soil offering opportunities for learning while still enjoying recreational pursuits.”
Simile
300
What detail would improve the author’s use of rhetoric in paragraph 2?
Including statistics or numerical data from Sandi Mann’s 2014 study.
300
Name that Figurative Language:
From "War of the Worlds"
“Then slowly the hissing passed into a humming, into a long, loud, bzzzzz and slowly a humped shape rose out of the pit,”
A. Hyperbole B. Alliteration C. onomatopoeia
C. onomatopoeia
400
Name that Figurative Language Device:
To deny their potential is to "deny students the opportunity to achieve."
A. Idiom B. Hyperbole C. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
400
Name that Figurative Language device:
“Every dribble of the game shaped who I am today”
A. Rhetorical Question B. Zeugma C. Synecdoche
C. Synecdoche
400
How does the simile, found in the last sentence, support the author’s message?
“it's imperative to recognize it as a fertile ground for personal growth and enrichment, like a nurturing soil offering opportunities for learning while still enjoying recreational pursuits.”
The simile emphasizes the idea that gaming can serve as a nurturing environment similar to fertile soil, where individuals can grow and develop personally while still engaging in recreational activities.
400
What type of rhetorical appeal would the writer be using if she included a personal account related to boredom and creativity?
A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos D. Kairos
A. Ethos
400
Name that Figurative Language:
From "War of the Worlds"
"the black, domelike object sank slowly out of sight into the pit."
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. onomatopoeia
A. Simile
500
Name that Figurative Language device:
“Let’s break away from the reference that cell phones act as our kryptonite”
A. Metaphor B. Allusion C. Personification
B. Allusion
500
Name that Figurative Language device:
"Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion"
A. Zeugma B. Synecdoche C. Alliteration
C. Alliteration
500
Name that Rhetorical Device:
" It goes beyond escaping; rather, it promotes problem-solving capabilities and a sense of community."
A. Idiom B. Personification C. Metaphor
B. personification
500
What type of rhetorical appeal would the writer be using if she gave a historical account of events over time to support her position?
A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos D. Kairos
D. Kairos
500
Name that Figurative Language:
From "From The War of the Worlds"
"ghost of a beam"
A. Hyperbole B. Metaphor C. onomatopoeia
A. Hyperbole