RHETORICAL DEVICES
Flashcard
•
English
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
+14
Standards-aligned
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplification in rhetorical devices?
Back
Amplification is a rhetorical device that emphasizes a point by adding or embellishing something just said, often using adjectives.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of amplification.
Back
An example of amplification is: 'Love, REAL LOVE, takes time.'
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an analogy in rhetorical devices?
Back
An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of an analogy.
Back
An example of an analogy is: 'If BRAINS WERE GOLD, you'd be poorer than Weasley.'
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a simile.
Back
An example of a simile is: 'A child's mind is a hungry puppy; feed it well.'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.5A
CCSS.L.5.5A
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices in writing?
Back
Rhetorical devices are used to persuade, inform, or entertain an audience by enhancing the effectiveness of the message.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Rhetoric, Reasoning, Fallacies, Figurative Language Review
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Rhetoric Flashcard
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Rhetorical Devices/Logical Fallacies
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies Flashcard
Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
RHETORICAL DEVICES
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Rhetorical Devices Review
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Rhetoric Flashcard
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
12 questions
Literature of the Civil Rights Movement
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
20 questions
Brand Labels
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
10 questions
Ice Breaker Trivia: Food from Around the World
Quiz
•
3rd - 12th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
ELA Advisory Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers
Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division Unknowns
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
•
8th Grade
41 questions
The Outsiders Test Review (Chapters 1-12)
Quiz
•
8th Grade
12 questions
PSAT Week 1
Quiz
•
8th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons
Quiz
•
8th Grade
19 questions
Theme
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Reading Comprehension Practice
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Figurative Language Concepts
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade