Rhetorical Devices

Which of the following is an example of euphemism?

• He's a total slacker at work.

• She is in a better place now.

• Studies suggest that this product could potentially help with...

• The issue is not as big as some people are making it out to be.

Which of the following is an example of dysphemism?

• The company's product is just a cheap knockoff.

• The changes are not that drastic; they won't affect us much.

• All Asians are good at math.

• The opposition's arguments are merely a distraction from the real issues at hand.

Identify a rhetorical device:

"All teenagers are rebellious and lazy."

• inuendo

• stereotype

• euphemism

• sarcasm

Which of the following is an example of weaslers?

• The incident was just a misunderstanding, nothing more.

• He's had a few challenges with the law.

• It is believed by some experts that the policy might have certain benefits in certain circumstances.

• The delays in the project are not a big deal; we'll still meet the deadline.

Which of the following is an example of downplayers?

• The changes in the company's leadership are just routine adjustments.

• She's just a gossip-monger spreading lies.

• The car has been gently used.

• The concerns raised by the public are overblown; there's no cause for alarm.

Which of the following is an example of stereotypes?

• The politician is a corrupt swindler.

• All teenagers are rebellious and lazy.

• The company is in the process of right-sizing its workforce.

• The issue is not as big as some people are making it out to be.

Identify a rhetorical device

"It's just a minor setback; we'll bounce back quickly."

• Inuendo

• Loaded Question

• Downplayer

• Euphemism

Identify a rhetorical device

"How much longer will you continue to ignore the needs of the people?"

• inuendo

• loaded question

• ridicule

• euphemism

Identify a rhetorical device

"The incident was just a misunderstanding, nothing more."

• Downplayer

• Inuendo

• Euphemism

• Dysphemism

Which of the following is an example of euphemism?

• The issue is not as big as some people are making it out to be.

• She's expecting a visit from the stork.

• The company's product is just a cheap knockoff.

• The delays in the project are not a big deal; we'll still meet the deadline.