Rhetorical Devices Practice

Which of the following sentences contains an allusion?

• "The sun was shining brightly, making the day perfect for a picnic."

• "He was a real Romeo with the ladies."

• "The clock ticked loudly in the silent room."

• "She repeated the phrase over and over again."

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the effect of repetition in the following sentence: "The wind howled, howled, and howled through the night"?

• It creates a sense of calm.

• It emphasizes the strength and persistence of the wind.

• It introduces a new character.

• It suggests a change in weather.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Identify the extended metaphor in the following passage: "Life is a journey, filled with winding roads and unexpected detours."

• Life is compared to a journey.

• Roads are described as winding.

• Detours are unexpected.

• The passage describes a literal journey.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is a call to action?

• "The stars twinkled in the night sky."

• "Join us in the fight against climate change."

• "He was as brave as a lion."

• "The river flowed gently."

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In the sentence "She had a Herculean task ahead of her," what is the allusion referring to?

• A famous scientist

• A Greek hero known for his strength

• A historical event

• A modern-day athlete

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the purpose of repetition in the phrase "Never give up, never give in"?

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize determination and resilience

• To introduce a new idea

• To describe a physical action

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Interpret the extended metaphor in the sentence: "The classroom was a beehive of activity."

• The classroom was noisy.

• The students were busy and active.

• The teacher was absent.

• The classroom was empty.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which sentence contains a call to action?

• "The leaves rustled in the gentle breeze."

• "Donate now to help those in need."

• "The mountain stood tall and majestic."

• "He was lost in thought."

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the allusion in the sentence: "She opened Pandora's box with her decision."

• A reference to a mythical box

• A reference to a famous novel

• A reference to a historical figure

• A reference to a modern invention

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What effect does repetition have in the sentence: "The rain fell, fell, and fell without stopping"?

• It creates a sense of urgency.

• It emphasizes the continuous nature of the rain.

• It introduces a new character.

• It suggests a change in season.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4