Analyzing Rhetorical Appeals and Figurative Language

What is the main focus of the benchmark ELA.9.R.2.3?

• Understanding the historical context of literary works.

• Analyzing how an author accomplishes something using rhetorical appeals or figurative language.

• Learning about different genres of literature.

• Understanding chronological timeline and chronological order.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on logic and reason?

• Logos

• Kairos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Which lesson plan involves analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

• Paraphrasing President Obama: Answering the Call

• Writing for Change: MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail

• Unpacking Literature: Evaluating Texts for Program Oral Interpretation

• Appeals and Anecdotes in Original Oratory

Answer explanation

The lesson plan 'Writing for Change: MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail' specifically focuses on analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.'s influential letter, making it the correct choice for this question.

Which of the following courses is NOT related to the benchmark ELA.9.R.2.3?

• Journalism 1

• Speech 1

• English Honors 1

• Physics 1

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily concerned with ethics and credibility?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Mythos

Read the Following Excerpt:

As the storm rolled in, dark clouds swallowed the sky. The wind howled through the trees, a mournful sound that echoed Clara's unease. She clutched her coat tighter, feeling the chill seep into her bones. Each flash of lightning illuminated the path ahead, revealing fleeting glimpses of the forest's secrets. In that moment, she realized that the storm outside mirrored the turmoil within her.

What literary device is primarily used in the phrase "the storm outside mirrored the turmoil within her"?

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

As the storm rolled in, dark clouds swallowed the sky. The wind howled through the trees, a mournful sound that echoed Clara's unease. She clutched her coat tighter, feeling the chill seep into her bones. Each flash of lightning illuminated the path ahead, revealing fleeting glimpses of the forest's secrets. In that moment, she realized that the storm outside mirrored the turmoil within her.

How does the author use imagery in this excerpt?

• To create a vivid picture of the stormy environment

• To describe Clara's emotions through her dialogue

• To explain Clara's background

• To emphasize the passage of time

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

As the storm rolled in, dark clouds swallowed the sky. The wind howled through the trees, a mournful sound that echoed Clara's unease. She clutched her coat tighter, feeling the chill seep into her bones. Each flash of lightning illuminated the path ahead, revealing fleeting glimpses of the forest's secrets. In that moment, she realized that the storm outside mirrored the turmoil within her.

What does the description of the storm suggest about Clara’s internal conflict?

• It is calm and resolved

• It is chaotic and overwhelming

• It is peaceful and reflective

• It is trivial and unimportant

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3