RD 1
Which sentence contains vivid imagery?
A. “The room was messy.”
B. “The room had clothes everywhere.”
C. “Dirty clothes spilled across the floor, and dust coated every surface.”
D. “The room needed cleaning.”
C. “Dirty clothes spilled across the floor, and dust coated every surface.”
Which sentence uses hyperbole?
A. “I waited a long time.”
B. “I waited forever for the bus.”
C. “I waited 20 minutes.”
D. “The bus was late.”
B. “I waited forever for the bus.”
Which sentence includes a Greek allusion?
A. “She is very brave.”
B. “He has the strength of Hercules.”
C. “They worked hard to succeed.”
D. “She overcame many obstacles.”
B. “He has the strength of Hercules.”
What is an anecdote?
A. A surprising statistic
B. A brief personal story used to illustrate a point
C. A question that does not need an answer
D. A strong exaggeration
B. A brief personal story used to illustrate a point
What is a biblical allusion?
A. A comparison using “like” or “as”
B. A reference to a story or figure from the Bible
C. A repeated phrase for emphasis
D. A personal story used to persuade
B. A reference to a story or figure from the Bible
What is statistical evidence?
A. A personal opinion
B. A story used to persuade
C. Numerical data used to support a claim
D. An exaggerated statement
C. Numerical data used to support a claim
What is a rhetorical question?
A. A question that has multiple answers
B. A question asked to confuse the reader
C. A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer
D. A question used in surveys
C. A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer
What does “tone” refer to in writing?
A. The main idea of the text
B. The author’s attitude toward the subject
C. The structure of the argument
D. The evidence used to support a claim
B. The author’s attitude toward the subject
Which sentence demonstrates parallelism?
A. “He enjoys running, to swim, and biking.”
B. “He enjoys running, swimming, and biking.”
C. “He enjoys to run, swimming, and biking.”
D. “He enjoys running and to bike.”
B. “He enjoys running, swimming, and biking.”
Which sentence contains a biblical allusion?
A. “He faced a giant challenge.”
B. “He defeated the problem like David defeated Goliath.”
C. “He worked very hard.”
D. “He solved the issue quickly.”
B. “He defeated the problem like David defeated Goliath.”
What is an analogy?
A. A direct exaggeration
B. A comparison between two things to explain an idea
C. A repeated phrase
D. A reference to history
B. A comparison between two things to explain an idea
Which sentence includes a call to action?
A. “Climate change is a serious issue.”
B. “Many people care about the environment.”
C. “Sign the petition today to protect our planet!”
D. “The environment affects everyone.”
C. “Sign the petition today to protect our planet!”
Which sentence uses bandwagon appeal?
A. “Experts recommend this product.”
B. “This product is the cheapest option.”
C. “Everyone is using this app, so you should too.”
D. “This app has useful features.”
C. “Everyone is using this app, so you should too.”
Which option is an anecdote?
A. “90% of students say school is stressful.”
B. “School can be stressful for many people.”
C. “Last semester, I stayed up until 3 a.m. studying for finals.”
D. “Students should manage their time better.”
C. “Last semester, I stayed up until 3 a.m. studying for finals.”
Which option shows a strawman argument?
A. “My opponent suggests reducing homework slightly.”
B. “My opponent wants to eliminate all homework, which is unreasonable.”
C. “My opponent and I disagree about homework.”
D. “Homework policies should be discussed.”
B. “My opponent wants to eliminate all homework, which is unreasonable.”
Which sentence demonstrates antithesis?
A. “She was happy.”
B. “She was both tired and energetic.”
C. “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”
D. “She worked hard for success.”
C. “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”
What is an overgeneralization?
A. A statement that exaggerates for effect
B. A claim that applies to all cases without enough evidence
C. A logical comparison between two ideas
D. A factual statement supported by data
B. A claim that applies to all cases without enough evidence
Which sentence uses repetition for emphasis?
A. “We must act now, act quickly, and act together.”
B. “We should consider acting soon.”
C. “Acting is important in this situation.”
D. “We may need to act later.”
A. “We must act now, act quickly, and act together.”