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    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: using the same word of phrase or sentence over and over again

    • Repetition
    • Hyperbole
    • Juxtaposition
    • Personification
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This is a quiz using the rhetorical devices. The object is to show that one has mastered basic mastery of the rhetoric devices.

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  • 2. 

    Which of the options below has the following definiton: giving an unliving or unhumane thing human characteristics.

    • Paradox

    • Personification

    • Rhetoric

    • Litotes

    Correct Answer
    A. Personification
    Explanation
    Personification is the correct answer because it involves giving human characteristics to non-living or non-human things. This literary device is commonly used to make descriptions more vivid and engaging by attributing human qualities, actions, or emotions to inanimate objects or animals. It helps to create a deeper connection between the reader and the subject being personified, making it easier to understand and relate to.

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  • 3. 

    Which of  the following options below has the following definition: a question asked to make a point, not because you really want an answer

    • Meteonomy

    • Apostrophe

    • Rhetorical question

    • Allusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhetorical question
    Explanation
    A rhetorical question is a question asked not to receive an answer, but to make a point or emphasize a certain idea. It is often used for dramatic effect or to engage the audience in a thought-provoking manner. Unlike a regular question, a rhetorical question does not require a response and is often used in speeches, debates, or persuasive writing to convey a message or persuade the audience to think in a certain way.

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  • 4. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: to make a strong comparison using like or as

    • Irony

    • Paradox

    • Analogy

    • Simile

    Correct Answer
    A. Simile
    Explanation
    A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as". It is a form of figurative language that helps to create vivid imagery and make a strong comparison between two different objects or ideas. In this case, the correct answer is "simile" because it perfectly matches the definition given in the question.

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  • 5. 

     which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: to make a point by exaggerating

    • Metaphor

    • Hyperbole

    • Allusion

    • Pun

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyperbole
    Explanation
    Hyperbole is the correct answer because it refers to the act of making a point by exaggerating. It is a figure of speech that involves intentional exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. By using exaggerated language or descriptions, hyperbole helps to create a vivid and memorable image in the reader's mind. It is commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday language to add humor, emphasize a point, or create a strong impact.

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  • 6. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition:  one makes fun and the other criticizes by copying a style

    • Rhetoric question

    • Satire/parody

    • Personification

    • Understatement/meiosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Satire/parody
    Explanation
    Satire/parody is the correct answer because it involves making fun and criticizing by imitating a particular style. Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique and mock individuals, institutions, or societal issues. Parody, on the other hand, imitates the style or characteristics of a specific work or genre in a humorous or exaggerated way. Both satire and parody rely on imitation to highlight flaws or criticize certain aspects of society or individuals.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following options below has the following definition: to illustrate an idea or feeling by description?

    • Saitre/parody

    • Imagery/image

    • Rhetoric

    • Synecdoche

    Correct Answer
    A. Imagery/image
    Explanation
    Imagery refers to the use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell) to create mental images and evoke emotions or sensations in the reader or listener. It involves painting a picture with words to convey a particular idea, feeling, or sensory experience.

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  • 8. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: a statement that seems impossible because it means the opposite but has an element of truth                             

    • Paradox

    • Simile

    • Pun

    • Zeugma

    Correct Answer
    A. Paradox
    Explanation
    A paradox is a statement that appears to be contradictory or absurd but may actually contain some truth or validity. It is a situation or idea that seems impossible or self-contradictory, yet it may reveal a deeper meaning or insight. Paradoxes often challenge our understanding and provoke deeper thought and contemplation.

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  • 9. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: using several words near each other that starts with the same sound

    • Alliteration

    • Paradox

    • Anaphora

    • Repetition

    Correct Answer
    A. Alliteration
  • 10. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: a statement that is not strong enough to express good, bad, or impressive something really is  

    • Imagery/image

    • Juxtapostion

    • Satire/parody

    • Understatement/meiosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Understatement/meiosis
    Explanation
    The correct answer is understatement/meiosis. Understatement is a figure of speech where something is deliberately represented as less important or smaller than it actually is. Meiosis is a specific type of understatement that intentionally downplays the significance or magnitude of something. In the context of the given definition, understatement or meiosis is the best fit as it describes a statement that is not strong enough to fully express the true nature or quality of something.

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  • 11. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: saying one thing and meaning another verbal, situational, dramatic

    • Metaphor

    • Invective

    • Simile

    • Irony

    Correct Answer
    A. Irony
    Explanation
    Irony is the correct answer because it refers to the act of saying something but meaning the opposite, often used to create humor or convey a deeper meaning. It can be verbal irony when the words spoken are different from the intended meaning, situational irony when the outcome is different from what is expected, or dramatic irony when the audience knows something that the characters do not. The other options, metaphor, invective, and simile, do not match the given definition.

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  • 12. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: when a part of something is to represent the whole

    • Allusion

    • Metaphor

    • Synecdoche

    • Repetition

    Correct Answer
    A. Synecdoche
  • 13. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: a similarity between like features of two things of which a comparison can be based

    • Anaphora

    • Paradox

    • Invective

    • Anaolgy

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaolgy
  • 14. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: a specific kind of understatement that uses the negative

    • Anaphora

    • Litotes

    • Alliteration

    • Hyperbole

    Correct Answer
    A. Litotes
    Explanation
    Litotes is a specific kind of understatement that uses the negative. It is a figure of speech in which a positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite. For example, saying "I'm not unhappy" to mean "I'm happy." Litotes is often used to create emphasis or to make a statement more subtle or polite.

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  • 15. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: an abusive attack

    • Apostrophe

    • Invective

    • Pun

    • Alliteration

    Correct Answer
    A. Invective
  • 16. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: the technique or skill of persuading through your choice of words

    • Parallelism

    • Imagery/image

    • Hyperbole

    • Rhetoric

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhetoric
    Explanation
    Rhetoric is the correct answer because it refers to the technique or skill of persuading through one's choice of words. Rhetoric involves using language effectively and persuasively to communicate and influence an audience. It encompasses various techniques such as rhetorical devices, figures of speech, and persuasive strategies.

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  • 17. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: an implied comparison between two unlike things

    • Simile

    • Metaphor

    • Rhetoric

    • Pun

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphor
    Explanation
    A metaphor is a figure of speech that implies a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as". It describes one thing in terms of another, suggesting a similarity or resemblance. Unlike a simile, which uses "like" or "as" to make the comparison explicit, a metaphor makes the comparison more indirect and open to interpretation. Therefore, a metaphor fits the given definition of an implied comparison between two unlike things.

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  • 18. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: to call attention to something by creating a big contrast

    • Zuegma

    • Juxtaposition

    • Allusion

    • Litotes

    Correct Answer
    A. Juxtaposition
    Explanation
    Juxtaposition is the correct answer because it refers to the act of placing two contrasting ideas, images, or elements side by side in order to create a noticeable contrast and draw attention to them. This technique is often used in literature, art, and design to highlight differences and make a statement.

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  • 19. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: when a word or phrase can be used as a substitute for another because they are closely related                              

    • Metonymy

    • Synecdoche

    • Analogy

    • Paradox

    Correct Answer
    A. Metonymy
  • 20. 

    Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical device?

    • Metaphor

    • Simile 

    • Alliteration 

    • Misinformation

    Correct Answer
    A. Misinformation
    Explanation
    Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of intent. It is not a rhetorical device. Rhetorical devices are techniques used to enhance the effectiveness of communication, often by appealing to emotions, logic, or credibility. 

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  • 21. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: repeating the initial phrase at the beginning of a sentence

    • Anaphora

    • Anecdote

    • Repetition

    • Invective

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphora
    Explanation
    Anaphora is the correct answer because it refers to the literary device of repeating the initial phrase at the beginning of a sentence. This technique is often used to create emphasis, rhythm, and to make a point more memorable. It is commonly used in speeches, poetry, and literature to add impact and draw attention to certain ideas or themes.

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  • 22. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: using word or phrase pattern that are similar to create emphasis

    • Simile

    • Parallelism

    • Anaphora

    • Meteonomy

    Correct Answer
    A. Parallelism
  • 23. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: - talking to someone who is not there, dead, or human

    • Allusion

    • Rhetoric

    • Apostrophe

    • Zuegma

    Correct Answer
    A. Apostrophe
  • 24. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: to give authority to  an idea by making an association with something the reader knows                               

    • Juxtaposition

    • Hyperbole

    • Litotes

    • Allusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Allusion
  • 25. 

    Which of  the following options below has the follwing definition: using one word to govern two parts of a sentence instead of one

    • Zuegma

    • Analogy

    • Anecdote

    • Invective

    Correct Answer
    A. Zuegma
    Explanation
    Zuegma refers to the usage of one word to govern two parts of a sentence instead of one. This literary device allows for a clever play on words, creating a sense of wit and surprise in the sentence. An analogy, on the other hand, is a comparison between two things to highlight their similarities. An anecdote is a short personal story, while invective refers to insulting or abusive language. Therefore, zuegma is the correct answer as it specifically matches the given definition.

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