
"High School Confidential" by David Denby Rhetorical Analysis
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English
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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the text?
All teen movies perpetuate harmful stereotypes by portraying high school life in a simplistic and exaggerated manner.
Hollywood's portrayal of high school is accurate and resonates with the experiences of most teenagers.
Teen movies stereotypically reflect societal anxieties and fantasies of the high school experience, particularly those related to adolescence and social hierarchies.
The text argues for the elimination of traditional high school hierarchies to promote a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Paragraph 2: Identify the rhetorical device and purpose used in the phrase "Sprawling and dull in class, he comes alive in the halls and in the cafeteria."
Simile; To convey the male counterpart's physical attributes in a humorous manner.
Hyperbole; To emphasize the contrast between the male counterpart's behavior in different settings.
Hyperbole; To highlight the male counterpart's popularity within the school.
Personification; To criticize the male counterpart's lack of academic interest.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of mentioning the Littleton shooters in the third paragraph?
To condemn their actions
To provide historical context
To criticize the education system
To suggest a possible influence of teen movies on them
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the author mean by stating, "Lost in the eternal swoon of late adolescence, they're thinking about their identity, their friends, and their clothes"?
Teenagers are preoccupied with superficial concerns.
Late adolescence is a time of deep self-reflection for teenagers.
Teenagers are perpetually confused about their identity.
Clothes play a significant role in shaping teenagers' identities.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the irony highlighted in the passage regarding the outsider figures (Pg. 325... Paragraph "So the teen movie...")?
The outsider figures eventually become the popular ones.
The outsider figures validate and follow the social system that excludes them.
The outsider figures are always strange.
The outsider figures reject the consumerist ethos.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In the essay, identify a specific moment where the author employs pathos to evoke an emotional response:
When describing the outsider's loneliness and yearning for acceptance
When discussing the social dynamics of high school cliques
When analyzing the impact of genre films on teen audiences
When highlighting the irony of the Littleton shootings and the potential success of the outsiders in the real world
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How does the tone shift in the essay?
From serious and critical to approving and appreciative.
From optimistic to pessimistic.
From descriptive to argumentative.
From informative to narrative.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
To criticize the teen-movie genre for perpetuating stereotypes and fixed polarities.
To highlight the virtues of protagonists in Clueless, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, and Election.
To provide a summary of the main themes and characters in the discussed teen movies.
To suggest that teen movies can be elevated into art by transcending clichés and offering a more nuanced portrayal of high school experiences by providing examples.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the likely audience for the essay, and how does the author consider this audience?
The likely audience is limited to teenagers interested in movies, and the author addresses them with casual language and slang to connect better with their interests.
The likely audience includes a broad range of readers, and the author employs a an inclusive tone by using shared pronouns and referencing popular movies.
The likely audience is primarily parents and educators, and the author adopts a conversational style with personal anecdotes to make the content relatable.
The likely audience is film critics and scholars, and the author uses complex film terminology and references to cater to their specialized knowledge.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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