Lesson WS-4
WS-4 Rhetorical devices: rhetorical questions, antithesis and parenthesis Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 3
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The 20 questions
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What is a question asked for effect without expecting an answer called?
- Interrogative
- Hypophora
- Antithesis
- Rhetorical question
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Which device places two opposing ideas together in a balanced structure?
- Parenthesis
- Antithesis
- Oxymoron
- Juxtaposition
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Which rhetorical device contrasts two opposing ideas in a balanced structure?
- Antithesis
- Hyperbole
- Parenthesis
- Oxymoron
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What is an inserted word or phrase set off by commas or brackets called?
- Parenthesis
- Interjection
- Subclause
- Modifier
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Which punctuation pair is used correctly to mark a parenthesis?
- Matched commas
- Apostrophe mark
- Single colon
- Semi-colon pair
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What is the main purpose of using a rhetorical question in persuasive writing?
- Confusing readers
- Provoking agreement
- Seeking answers
- Demanding facts
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Which phrase structure defines the core feature of antithesis?
- Direct address
- Nested clause
- Balanced contrast
- Emotive triad
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What effect does a parenthesis typically create in a sentence?
- Creating suspense
- Adding an aside
- Ending the text
- Rhyming words
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Which linguistic device combines opposing ideas with parallel phrasing?
- Hyperbole
- Parenthesis
- Antithesis
- Onomatopoeia
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What is the intended outcome of asking 'Who among us would stay silent?'
- Checking hearing
- Guiding opinion
- Stating facts
- Gathering votes
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What term describes extra information enclosed inside dashes or brackets?
- Polysyndeton
- Parentheses
- Asyndeton
- Parenthesis
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Why might a writer use antithesis in the conclusion of a speech?
- Grammatical error
- Simple confusion
- Logical fallacy
- Memorable contrast
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Which device challenges the audience directly using a question?
- Rhetorical question
- Rhetorical triad
- Modal verb
- Direct command
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Which punctuation mark is acceptable for enclosing a parenthesis?
- Curly braces
- Round brackets
- Forward slashes
- Angle brackets
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Which literary device contrasts action against inaction in parallel clauses?
- Personification
- Parenthesis
- Metaphor
- Antithesis
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Which of these is a structural example of parenthesis?
- Embedded clause
- Antithesis
- Rhetorical question
- Table of figures
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What is the primary effect of opening a speech with a rhetorical question?
- Confusing the reader
- Ending the argument
- Providing hard data
- Engaging the audience
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Which punctuation pair is most commonly used to mark parenthesis?
- Question marks
- Matched commas
- Semi-colons
- Speech marks
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Which rhetorical device directly contrasts two opposing ideas for effect?
- Antithesis
- Onomatopoeia
- Parenthesis
- Hyperbole
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What defines a rhetorical device in persuasive writing?
- Factual statistic
- Grammatical rule
- Accidental error
- Deliberate technique
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