PSAT Preparation - Rhetorical Devices

The presentation of ideas that are intentionally vague to allow many interpretations is:

The use of sensory details that evoke a specific emotion in describing an object is:

Something that is intended to teach a moral lesson is also known as:

Words that lend unity and cohesion to a piece of writing are known as:

A phrase that provides emphasis and is set off by commas (She is, after all, very clever.) is:

Ordinary language which is not written in meter is known as:

The emotional associations surrounding a word, which may differ from its definition, are:

A comparison of two things that are alike is known as a:

Placing two items side by side to create contrast or demonstrate another purpose is:

A satirical imitation of a work that intends to ridicule the style, subject, or both is: 

The literal definition of a word, as opposed to its emotional association, is known as _______.

A concise statement that expresses a widely held belief is known as a:

A reference to a literature or history in a text that assumes the audience's familiarity is:

The order of words in a sentence, which often influences how the reader perceives the idea, is:

An author's word choice is also known as:

The central idea of a work is known as the __________.

The purpose of a _______ is to be a single statement that guides the focus of an essay.

An exaggeration that is made for dramatic effect is known as:

Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases/clauses is:

When a object, character, or event represents more than itself, this is known as:

The presentation of ideas in the same grammatical form for emphasis and rhythm is known as:

The expression of an idea that is the opposite of what is actually meant is known as:

The juxtaposition of two sharply contrasting ideas is known as:

Which of the following is an appeal to common sense, data, and facts?

Which of the following is an appeal to authority, religion, morality, or justice?

Ms. Hernandez's AVID 11 class will do exceptionally well on the SAT because they:

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in close proximity is:

Language that is demonstrative of a particular place or culture is known as:

The narrative form in which characters, objects, or ideas have secondary meanings is:

Which of the following is a reference to emotion, particularly pity, sympathy, and compassion?