SAT Prep - Rhetorical Devices

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

denotation

Question 2

The juxtaposition of two sharply contrasting ideas is known as:

Accepted Answer

antithesis

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

logos

Question 4

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

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thesis

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

allegory

Question 6

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

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imagery

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

syntax

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

didactic

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

pathos

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

ethos

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

ambiguity

Question 12

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

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verbal irony

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

symbolism

Question 14

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

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analogy

Question 15

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

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allusion

Question 16

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

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juxtaposition

Question 17

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

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colloquialism

Question 18

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

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hyperbole

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

parody

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

theme

Question 21

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in close proximity is:

Accepted Answer

alliteration

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

prose

Question 23

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

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transitions

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

anaphora

Question 25

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

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connotation

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

expletive

Question 27

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

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aphorism

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

parallelism

Question 29

Miss Tuke's 11CP juniors will do exceptionally well on the SAT because they:

Accepted Answer

are stunningly beautiful, are endlessly motivated, have been beaten into submission, are shockingly clever

Question 30

An author's word choice is also known as:

Accepted Answer

diction

SAT Prep - Rhetorical Devices

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SAT Prep - Rhetorical Devices

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