Rhetorical Choices 1
Peter proudly presented his perfect project to the panel.
What is Alliteration
This assignment will take a million years to finish.
What is Hyperbole
The clock stared at me, reminding me of my looming deadline.
What is Personification
The door was slammed with a loud bang.
What is Sound Devices
Her mind is a garden, always growing new ideas.
What is Metaphore
He faced his challenge with the courage of Hercules.
What is Allusion
The sweet aroma of freshly baked bread filled the cozy kitchen.
What is Imagery
Who wouldn't want a break after hours of studying?
What is Rhetorical Question
The notes flowed like water across the page.
What is Simile
"When I first tried to ride a bike, I fell over three times—but my friends cheered me on each time."
What is Anecdote
Although there are some drawbacks to remote learning, the flexibility it provides is invaluable.
What is Concession
The lively playground sat beside the quiet graveyard.
What is Juxtaposition
"It's just a scratch," he said of the deep dent in the car door
What is Understatement
Clearly, our team is the best in the league, regardless of the statistics.
What is Bias
Winter brings ice and sleep; summer brings sweat and sun.
What is Contrast
She enjoys swimming, hiking, and biking on weekends.
What is Parallel Structure
Building good habits is like planting seeds—they take time to grow before you see results.
What is Analogy
The hostile takeover left the company’s employees devastated.
What is Charged Words/Diction
You teach what you learn; you learn what you teach.
What is Chiasmus
They promised peace, but delivered war.
What is Antithesis
"Never let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you.
Chiasmus
We shall overcome the difficulties. We shall rise above fear. We shall achieve success.
What is Anaphora
He offered a deafening silence in response to the question.
What is Oxymoron
She is quick to judge, but slow to forgive.
What is Antithesis
In the blink of an eye, vanished she had.
What is Syntax