Sarah Holmes
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A 10 question multiple choice quiz to text understand of rhetorical devices used by writers in a range of texts. Explanations of each technique are given with the correct answer.

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Writers' techniques 1: Rhetorical devices

Frage 1 von 10

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Why would anyone want to hunt foxes with dogs?

This is an example of which persuasive technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Opinion as fact

  • Emotive language

  • Rhetorical question

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Frage 2 von 10

1

Do it well, do it fast and do it now.

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Emphatic language

  • Group of three

  • Superlatives

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Frage 3 von 10

1

Having to sit an English exam is the worst thing ever!

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Superlative

  • Emphatic language

  • Hyperbole

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Frage 4 von 10

1

Obviously PBD is the best eLearning provider in the country.

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Hyperbole

  • Opinion as fact

  • Flattery

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Frage 5 von 10

1

You need dream no more.

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Emotive language

  • Superlative

  • Opinion as fact

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Frage 6 von 10

1

We're the last generation who can stop this global catastrophe . . .

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Emotive language

  • Superlatives

  • Hyperbole

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Frage 7 von 10

1

If you're new to the sport we suggest you get some proper training . . .

This is and example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Use of pronouns

  • Emotive lanaguage

  • Rhetorical question

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Frage 8 von 10

1

Helping save lives every day.

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Hyperbole

  • Active sentence

  • Opinion as fact

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Frage 9 von 10

1

It is extremely important to pay attention to the warning flags on the beach.

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Emphatic language

  • Hyperbole

  • Opinion as fact

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Frage 10 von 10

1

Stop when you see the red light.

This is an example of which technique?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Modal verbs

  • Emotive language

  • Imperative verbs

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