Quiz Over Rhetorical Devices And Strategies
This quiz will test your knowledge of application of these terms
Questions and Answers
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She likes to eat chocolate eclairs, take moonlit walks, and sing classical jazz.
- A.
Repetition
- B.
Parallelism
- C.
Use of personal pronoun
- D.
Metaphor
Correct Answer
B. ParallelismExplanation
The sentence exhibits the rhetorical device of parallelism, structuring the listed activities (eating chocolate eclairs, taking moonlit walks, and singing classical jazz) in a balanced and grammatically parallel manner. This technique enhances readability and rhythm by presenting similar elements in the same syntactical form.Rate this question:
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- 2.
His words were like daggers to her heart.
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Metaphor
- B.
Repetition
- C.
Personification
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
D. SimileExplanation
The phrase "His words were like daggers to her heart" is comparing the effect of his words to the sharp and painful feeling of being stabbed by a dagger. This comparison uses the word "like" to show the similarity between the two things. Therefore, it is a simile.Rate this question:
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- 3.
"Is this really the choice you want to make?", The mom said to the teenager she was arguing with.
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Exaggeration
- B.
Use of personal pronoun
- C.
Rhetorical Question
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
C. Rhetorical QuestionExplanation
The mom's statement is a rhetorical question because she is not expecting a direct answer from the teenager. Instead, she is using the question to make a point or express her disapproval of the teenager's choice. Rhetorical questions are often used in conversations to emphasize a point or to make the listener think about their decision. In this case, the mom is questioning the teenager's choice and implying that it may not be a wise one.Rate this question:
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- 4.
To make his point about how he felt about winning the scholarship in his speech he said, "I'm the king of the world".
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Quotation from well known source
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Exaggeration
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. Quotation from well known sourceExplanation
The phrase "I'm the king of the world" is a quotation from a well-known source. This means that the speaker is referencing a famous line or saying that is widely recognized. In this case, the speaker is likely quoting the famous line from the movie "Titanic" where the character Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, exclaims "I'm the king of the world" while standing at the bow of the ship. By using this quotation, the speaker is making a point about their feelings of triumph and success, comparing themselves to the confident and victorious character in the movie.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"I proudly, and humbly accept your nomination."
- A.
Understatement
- B.
Simile
- C.
Repitition
- D.
Paradox
Correct Answer
D. ParadoxExplanation
The statement "I proudly, and humbly accept your nomination" is a paradox because it combines two contradictory ideas, pride and humility, in the same sentence. Normally, pride and humility are seen as opposites, but in this statement, they are used together to create a paradoxical effect. The speaker is expressing both pride and humility simultaneously, which seems contradictory and illogical.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"I had so much homework last night that I needed a pick up truck to carry all of my books of my books home."
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Allusion
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Understatement
Correct Answer
A. HyperboleExplanation
The sentence "I had so much homework last night that I needed a pick up truck to carry all of my books home" is an example of Hyperbole.
Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is used for emphasis or humorous effect. In this case, the statement exaggerates the amount of homework to emphasize its large quantity, clearly not intending that a pickup truck was literally needed.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"The earth laughs beneath my heavy feetAt the blasphemy in my old jangly walk"
- A.
Exaggeration
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The given lines attribute human-like qualities to the earth, suggesting that it can laugh and feel blasphemy. This is an example of personification, as it gives an inanimate object, the earth, human characteristics. Personification is a figure of speech that helps create vivid imagery and adds depth to the description by making the reader connect with non-human objects on a more emotional level.Rate this question:
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- 8.
"It's just a flesh wound."(Black Knight, after having both of his arms cut off, in Monty Python and the Holy Grail)
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Understatement
- C.
Paradox
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
B. UnderstatementExplanation
The given quote from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, "It's just a flesh wound," is an example of understatement. The Black Knight's response downplays the severity of his situation, as he has just lost both of his arms in a fight. This statement is intentionally minimizing the seriousness of the injury, creating a humorous effect. Understatement involves expressing something as less significant or severe than it actually is, often used for comedic or ironic purposes.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Preparing to go to school was about like getting ready for extended Deep-Sea Diving. Longjohns, corduroy knickers, checkered flannel Lumberjack shirt, four sweaters, fleece-lined leatherette sheepskin, helmet, goggles, mittens...
- A.
Parallelism
- B.
Repetition
- C.
Rhetorical Question
- D.
Listing
Correct Answer
D. ListingExplanation
The given passage is a list of items that are needed to prepare for going to school. It is not using parallel structure, as the items are not being compared or contrasted. It is not repetition, as the items are not being repeated for emphasis. It is not a rhetorical question, as there are no questions being asked. Therefore, the correct answer is listing, as the passage is simply listing out the items needed for school preparation.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Twins who look alike, but have very different personalities may be viewed together to show their_____?
- A.
Paradox
- B.
Repetition
- C.
Allusion
- D.
Juxtaposition
Correct Answer
D. JuxtapositionExplanation
Juxtaposition refers to the act of placing two contrasting things side by side in order to highlight their differences. In the context of the question, twins who look alike but have different personalities can be viewed together to demonstrate the concept of juxtaposition. By presenting these twins together, their contrasting personalities become more apparent, emphasizing the juxtaposition between their physical resemblance and their individual characteristics.Rate this question:
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- 11.
"The student was a sea of troubles."
- A.
Understatement
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Simile
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
B. MetapHorExplanation
The phrase "The student was a sea of troubles" is an example of a metaphor. It compares the student to a sea of troubles, suggesting that the student is facing numerous difficulties or challenges. Metaphors are figures of speech that make a comparison between two unrelated things, highlighting a similarity between them. In this case, the metaphor emphasizes the extent of the student's troubles by likening them to a vast and turbulent sea.Rate this question:
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- 12.
There are couples who dislike one another furiously for several hours at a time; there are couples who dislike one another permanently; and there are couples who never dislike one another; but these last are people who are incapable of disliking anybody.
- A.
Repetition
- B.
Parallelism
- C.
Allusion
- D.
Hyperbole
Correct Answer
A. RepetitionExplanation
The passage emphasizes the different types of couples and their attitudes towards disliking each other. The repetition of the word "couples" throughout the passage reinforces this idea and highlights the contrasting experiences they have. The author repeats the word to draw attention to the different types of couples and their varying levels of dislike towards each other. This repetition helps to emphasize the main point of the passage and create a sense of emphasis and clarity.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Rational choice theory in political science has made much of the fact that it is seemingly irrational to vote in a large-scale election. This is because the probability that your single vote will determine the outcome is generally very close to zero, while the act of voting entails some small but real costs. Even in a close election like Florida in 2000, an individual’s vote would really “count” only if the margin of victory was exactly one vote
- A.
Logos
- B.
Pathos
- C.
Ethos
Correct Answer
A. LogosExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer, Logos, is that the passage provides a logical argument based on rational choice theory. It explains that it is seemingly irrational to vote in a large-scale election because the probability of an individual's vote determining the outcome is generally very close to zero, while there are costs associated with voting. This logical reasoning supports the use of Logos, which appeals to logic and reason, as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Seems clear to me that Cindy Smith is a bold faced liar. She lied about the legitimacy of her son's enlistment, lied about meeting the President, and lied about her family's solidarity for her cause. This is a kodak moment in her life and where is her family? Her daughter's fled overseas, lone surviving son is a thousand miles away and her husband made the obvious decision to get away from his wife's histrionics
- A.
Logos
- B.
Pathos
- C.
Ethos
Correct Answer
B. PathosExplanation
The correct answer is Pathos. Pathos refers to the use of emotional appeals to persuade or convince an audience. In this case, the statement highlights the emotional impact of Cindy Smith's situation by mentioning her family's absence and her husband's decision to distance himself from her. This appeal to emotions aims to evoke sympathy or empathy from the audience, making them more likely to agree with the statement's assertion that Cindy is a liar.Rate this question:
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- 15.
"As an African American child growing up in America, I had to learn about my heritage by myself. Today I can help children grow up aware of the contributions African Americans have made to the development of our great country," said Robert Kersey, creator of the Black Heritage Trivia game
- A.
Logos
- B.
Pathos
- C.
Ethos
Correct Answer
C. EthosExplanation
The given statement by Robert Kersey highlights his personal experience and motivation for creating the Black Heritage Trivia game. By stating that he had to learn about his heritage by himself as an African American child, he establishes his credibility and personal connection to the subject matter. This appeals to the audience's sense of trust and credibility, making his argument persuasive. Therefore, the correct answer is Ethos, which refers to the use of credibility and trustworthiness to persuade an audience.Rate this question:
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- 16.
So your friends want you to quit your job so you can go out with them on Saturday nights. They think that having a job is useless and that it is ok to let down an employer. Let them make bad choices and put their social life above their responsibilities. They are the ones that give teenagers a bad name by not showing themselves to be responsible and mature.
- A.
Use of pronouns to address the audience
- B.
Use of pronouns to entertain the audience
- C.
Use of pronouns to exclude the audience
- D.
Use of pronouns to include the audience
Correct Answer
C. Use of pronouns to exclude the audienceExplanation
The given correct answer is "Use of pronouns to exclude the audience". This is because the passage talks about "your friends" and "they" who have a certain belief about quitting jobs and prioritizing social life over responsibilities. The use of pronouns like "your" and "they" suggests that the audience is not part of this group and is being excluded from their perspective and actions.Rate this question:
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