Rhetorical Devices
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Irony
Answer: B.Hyperbole
An author uses statistics to support a claim.
A. Pathos
B. Ethos
C. Logos
D. Bias
C. Logos
“The terrain was arid, completely dry and barren.”
What does arid mean?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Rocky
B. Dry
A bolded word in a textbook usually:
A. Shows opinion
B. Highlights key vocabulary
C. Tells a story
D. Gives a summary
B. Highlights key vocabulary
“The dog barked loudly.”
Subject:
A. Barked
B. Loudly
C. Dog
D. The
C. Dog
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
A. Personification
B. Allusion
C. Symbolism
D. Repetition
A. Personification
A speaker shares personal credentials to build trust.
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Irony
B. Ethos
“She was jubilant, full of joy after hearing the news.”
What does jubilant mean?
A. Angry
B. Nervous
C. Happy
D. Confused
C. Happy
A caption under an image helps the reader:
A. Skip information
B. Understand the image
C. Predict the ending
D. Identify the author
B. Understand the image
“The students in the classroom are working quietly.”
Subject:
A. Classroom
B. Students
C. Working
D. Quietly
B. Students
“Her smile was like sunshine.”
A. Metaphor
B. Hyperbole
C. Simile
D. Irony
C. Simile
An ad shows a sad puppy to make you donate.
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Diction
C. Pathos
“The boy was reprimanded, or punished, for his behavior.”
What type of context clue is used?
A. Example
B. Synonym
C. Antonym
D. Definition
D. Definition
A heading helps readers:
A. Find main ideas
B. Add opinions
C. Create dialogue
D. Identify tone
A. Find main ideas
“Running through the park, the girl laughed.”
Subject:
A. Running
B. Park
C. Girl
D. Laughed
C. Girl
Repeating the phrase “We will rise” at the start of sentences is:
A. Irony
B. Allusion
C. Repetition
D. Symbolism
C. Repetition
Which is the BEST example of logos?
A. “Experts agree this is safe.”
B. “You’ll feel happier instantly.”
C. “9 out of 10 people prefer this product.”
D. “I have 20 years of experience.”
C. “9 out of 10 people prefer this product.”
“The lake was frigid, unlike the warm ocean nearby.”
What type of clue is this?
A. Example
B. Contrast
C. Definition
D. Cause/Effect
B. Contrast
A graph in an article is used to:
A. Entertain
B. Show data visually
C. Provide dialogue
D. Explain characters
B. Show data visually
“There are many reasons to study.”
Subject:
A. There
B. Reasons
C. Study
D. Many
B. Reasons
Referring to “Pandora’s box” in a speech is:
A. Allusion
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Analogy
A. Allusion
Which is a weakness in rhetorical appeals?
A. Strong emotional connection
B. Overuse of emotional appeal without evidence
C. Use of expert testimony
D. Clear logical reasoning
B. Overuse of emotional appeal without evidence
“The scientist used meticulous methods, carefully checking every detail.”
What does meticulous most nearly mean?
A. Careless
B. Quick
C. Detailed
D. Confusing
C. Detailed
A sidebar in nonfiction text:
A. Tells the main story
B. Adds extra information
C. Gives dialogue
D. Repeats the title
B. Adds extra information
“The book on the shelf near the window belongs to me.”
Subject:
A. Shelf
B. Window
C. Book
D. Belongs
C. Book