Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.

Why do people acknowledge counterarguments?

To show they understand other opinions and then refute反驳 them.

What is an example of alliteration?

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

What does imagery do?

It creates pictures in the reader’s mind.

Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?

That’s just great!” when something bad happens.

Which of the following is an example of pathos?

A commercial showing a sad dog to make you feel sympathy.

Which of these is an example of logos?

“This car gets 30 miles per gallon, which saves you money on gas.”

Which of these is a rhetorical question?

How many times do I have to tell you?

A short personal story used to support a point.

What does comparison mean in rhetoric?

Showing how two things are alike to make a point.

What does enumeration mean?

Listing points to support an argument.

What is ethos used for in persuasion?

To convince the audience by showing trustworthiness or expertise.

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1
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
The wind whispered softly.
She was as brave as a lion.
He is a good student.
2
Why do people acknowledge counterarguments?
To ignore the other side of the issue.
To make their argument shorter.
To persuade the reader with only one point of view.
To show they understand other opinions and then refute反驳 them.
3
"Time is like a thief" is an example of
Anaphora
Simile
Verbal Irony
Metaphor
4
What is an example of alliteration?
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
The car roared down the street.
She ran quickly across the field.
The clock struck twelve.
5
What does imagery do?
It creates pictures in the reader’s mind.
It provides facts and statistics.
It tells a joke.
It gives a moral lesson.
6
"Time is a thief" is an example of
Metaphor
Anaphora
Simile
Verbal Irony
7
What is the correct pronunciation of hyperbole
Hy-Per-Bowl
Hy-Per-Bowl-EE
8
Which of the following is an example of verbal irony?
The sky is blue
That’s just great!” when something bad happens.
The cat sat on the mat.
Peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
9
Which of the following is an example of pathos?
A commercial showing a sad dog to make you feel sympathy.
A lawyer explaining the facts of a case.
A doctor talking about the benefits of exercise.
A teacher explaining how to solve a math problem.
10
Which of these is an example of logos?
“This car is beautiful and stylish.”
“This car gets 30 miles per gallon, which saves you money on gas.”
“You should buy this car because it’s made by a trusted company.”
“You should buy this car because your friends have one.”
11
Which of these is a rhetorical question?
Do you know the answer?
What time is it?
How many times do I have to tell you?
Where is your homework?
12
Which sentence is an example of allusion?
The garden was like a jungle
I feel so happy today
He's as strong as Hercules
She's the smartest person I know
13
What is an anecdote?
A list of facts to explain an idea.
A comparison between two ideas.
A short personal story used to support a point.
A type of question used to persuade.
14
Which sentence contains a simile?
The trees danced in the wind.
The room was dark and cold.
He is strong
She is as fast as a cheetah
15
What does comparison mean in rhetoric?
Listing all of the reasons why something is true.
Showing how two things are alike to make a point.
Using a question to get attention.
Saying something is the opposite of what it is.
16
Which is NOT an example of personification
Lightning danced across the sky
The camera loves her
He walked across the field
The wind whispered through the trees
17
All repetition is anaphora
False
True
18
All anaphora is repetition
False
True
19
What does enumeration mean?
Listing points to support an argument.
Asking a question to engage the audience.
Giving a single example.
Comparing two ideas.
20
What is ethos used for in persuasion?
To appeal to logic and facts.
To create a sense of urgency.
To convince the audience by showing trustworthiness or expertise.
To make the audience feel emotional.

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