Rhetorical Devices
Argumentative Writing
Effect of Devices
Speed Round
Final Round
100

What rhetorical devices is used to appeal to emotions? 

What is pathos? 

100

What are the three main components of an introduction?

What is hook, context, thesis statement? 

100

What effect does pathos have on an audience?

What is evokes emotions like sympathy, anger, and joy? 

100

Name one rhetorical device used in persuasive speeches.

What is--ethos, pathos, or logos? 

200

Which device uses repetition at the beginning of clauses?

What is anaphora?

200

What is the purpose of a counterargument? 

What is to acknowledge opposing views and strengthen your position?

200

 How does parallelism improve writing?

What is adds clarity, balance, and emphasis? 

200

What does a thesis statement do? 

What is presents the main argument of the essay?

300

What is the term for a contrast of ideas in parallel structure?

What is antithesis? 

300

What is the term for a brief statement that connects evidence to the thesis?

What is commentary? 

300

What is the impact of using rhetorical questions? 

What is encourages reflection or emphasizes a point? 

300

What is juxtaposition?

What is placing contrasting ideas close together for effect?

400

 Identify the device: "The stars awaken a certain reverence..."

What is personification? 

400

Provide an example of a hook for an essay about social media.

What is social media has transformed our world, but at what cost to human connection?

400

 How does irony enhance a text?

What is creates humor, surprise, or a deeper understanding of contradictions?

400

What device is used to exaggerate for emphasis?

What is hyperbole? 

500

 Name the device: "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."

What is anaphora? 

500

What is the structure of a strong body paragraph?

What is topic sentence, evidence, commentary, evidence, commentary, transition? 

500

Why is ethos important in an argument?

What is builds trust and establishes credibility? 

500

 Define tone in writing.

What is the author's attitude towards a subject?

500

Write a thesis statement in response to this prompt: "Should schools eliminate standardized testing?

 Teams write and present their thesis. Award points based on clarity, strength, and relevance.