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1
Eulogy at a funeral
The speech is somber, heartfelt, and grieving.
The purpose is to motivate a group of people and prepare them
The speech is emotional and celebrative.
The purpose is to thank people who helped the speaker
2
"Why do most people choose to vacation in the mountains? Simply because the climate is perfect."
metaphor
antithesis
amplification
hypophora
3
Acceptance speech at an awards ceremony
The speech is somber, heartfelt, and grieving.
The speech is emotional and respectful.
The speech is nostalgic and inspirational
The purpose of the speech is to wish happiness and luck for certain people.
4
What is the purpose of Gandhi's speech "Quit India"?
to inform his countrymen of the impending struggle for freedom
to persuade his countrymen to not feel hatred toward the British
to inform his countrymen about the British attitude toward war
to urge his countrymen to not ally themselves with the Japanese forces
5
A high school graduation speech is nostalgic and inspirational.
False
True
6
Which is an example of hyperbole?
Divided there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share
we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship
This much we pledge—and more.
7
Speech at a wedding.
The purpose is to tell the audience how someone’s presence will be missed.
The speech is nostalgic and inspirational
The purpose of the speech is to wish happiness and luck for certain people.
The speech is emotional and respectful.
8
Which of these elements should you avoid in an acceptance speech?
formal tone
simple sentences
famous quotes
advanced vocabulary