IB Rhetorical Devices and Techniques Quiz

What is the term for when a writer tries to persuade the audience to respect and believe them based on their credibility and self-presentation?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Syntax

Which term describes the repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences?

• Anaphora

• Epistrophe

• Alliteration

• Parallelism

What is the term for using statistics or data to support an argument?

• Appeal to authority

• Facts

• Testimonial

• Bandwagon

Which term refers to the use of informal or everyday language, often setting the writer up as relatable?

• Colloquial language

• Inclusive language

• Diction

• Euphemism

What is the term for a question posed to make a point rather than require an answer?

• Irony

• Rhetorical question

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

Which term describes the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses or evokes emotions?

• Imagery

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Metonymy

What is the term for presenting only one side of facts to persuade?

• Name calling

• Card stacking

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

Which term refers to the repetition of the first sound in consecutive words to draw attention?

• Anaphora

• Alliteration

• Epistrophe

• Parallelism

What is the term for a comparison between two situations for explanation or emphasis?

• Analogy

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

Which term describes the use of language that directly addresses the reader, often using words like us, we, you, and our?

• Colloquial language

• Inclusive language

• Diction

• Euphemism