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Hampson's Rhetorical Device Quiz
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Rhetorical Devices Quiz
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A terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or a moral principle.
Oxymoron
Sarcasm
Aphorism
Euphemism
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What is Syntax?
Diction
A tax on sins
An individual word
Phrases of words--- sentence structure
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A work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule.
Euphemism
Satire
Documentary
Oxymoron
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What is an oxymoron?
Self-contradictory statement like “cruel kindness”
A not very bright person
A general truth, , as “A penny saved is a penny earned”
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What point of view is the narration in this picture?
3rd Person
4th Person
2nd Person
1st Person
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The word choice an author uses is an example of...
Oxymoron
Syntax
Diction
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When two words or phrases are placed side by side for comparison or contrast.
Aphorism
Syntax
Juxtaposition
Euphemism
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A reference to something well-known, without directly stating it
Alliteration
Oxymoron
Rhetorical Question
Allusion
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An author poses a question to the audience, and then proceeds to answer it.
Euphemism
Hypophora
Connotation
Denotation
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Some metaphors can also be hyperboles.
False
True
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Connotation is defined as...
The dictionary definition of a word.
The implied, suggested meaning of a word.
The comparison of two things alongside of each other.
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Emotionally violent use of words towards someone in a disrespectful manner
Didactic
Hypophora
Irony
Invective
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What rhetorical device is being utilized in this picture?
Rhetorical Question
Oxymoron
Euphemism
Repetition
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Ch
arlie the
ch
eetah likes to
ch
ew and
ch
ill after the
ch
ase.
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Analogy
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"Sweet sorrow" uses what THREE literary devices?
Assonance, Onomatopoeia
Personification, Simile, Onomatopoeia
Oxymoron, Alliteration, Personification
Simile, Metaphor, Oxymoron
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Rhetorical question example...
How old are you?
What time should I pick you up?
Are you kidding me?
When is the project due?
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Hyperbole is defined as...
An exaggeration for humorous effect
Comparing two unlike things
Two contradicting words
Giving nonliving objects human traits
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Denotation is...
the dictionary definition of a word
not taking notes in class
the implied meaning of a word
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An anecdote is defined as...
A long narrative of a person's life.
Saying that one thing is something else.
A short narrative describing an interesting episode or event.
An extreme exaggeration of the facts.
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Saying "You're being laid off" instead of "You're fired" is an example of...
Oxymoron
Euphemism
Aphorism
Syntax
