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1
Which of these uses alliteration?
The dustbowl and Wall Street Crash affected personal wealth.
There was a natural disaster and a banking crisis.
Crops failed and the banks closed.
Despair in the dustbowl and depression.
2
Which of these opinions considers the opposing view?
Anyone out there who still doubts... tonight is your answer.
There was only one view.
There was only ever going to be one outcome.
No one doubted it for a minute.
3
Which of these uses hyperbole (exaggeration)?
America's possibilities are limitless.
There are some upcoming opportunities.
There will be some chances for some people.
We might get a chance in the future.
4
Which of these uses repetition for effect?
One, two, three...go!
Answer 4. Is this answer correct?
We, the people..., We, the people..., We, the people...
I play football. Football is my favourite sport.
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Which of these uses the rule of three?
She is an American and free.
She is an American, she is free and she is equal.
She is a free, equal citizen.
She is an American.
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Which of these uses flattery?
I got by with some help from Dave.
Dave helped out a bit.
David Plouffe - the unsung hero of this campaign.
Dave was helpful.
7
Which of these facts uses statistics?
We remain the wealthiest...
The longest stretch of job creation in our history.
Peaceful transfer of power from one president to the next.
20 million people have gained health insurance.
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Which of these is an anecdote?
Long ago things were different.
In the past, things were bad.
Old people have different experiences.
She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when...
9
Which of these, do you think, uses direct address?
He has the power.
People have a say in this debate
I have the power.
You and I have the obligation to shape the debates...
10
Which of these questions is rhetorical?
Why does it always rain on me?
Where's my exercise book?
What's the time?
How far is it to Portsmouth?
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Which is the most emotive sentence?
Through blood drawn by lash and blood drawn by sword...
In the past there was some violence.
A lot of bad things happened.
There were fights.
