Unit 3 Test Practice

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“He was a real Romeo with the ladies.” This is an example of:
Allusion
Oxymoron
Juxtaposition
Euphemism
Answer explanation
The phrase "real Romeo" refers to Shakespeare's character, suggesting charm and romantic appeal. This is an allusion, as it indirectly references a well-known literary figure to convey meaning.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses?
Epistrophe
Anaphora
Parallelism
Hyperbole
Answer explanation
Anaphora is the rhetorical device that involves the repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses, creating emphasis and rhythm. This distinguishes it from epistrophe, which repeats words at the end of clauses.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“It’s just a scratch,” said the driver, as the car was completely totaled. This is an example of:
Hyperbole
Euphemism
Understatement
Metaphor
Answer explanation
The phrase "It’s just a scratch" minimizes the severity of the situation, which is an example of understatement. The car being completely totaled contrasts sharply with the driver's trivialization of the damage.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“She was laughing and crying at the same time.” This is an example of:
Juxtaposition
Oxymoron
Metaphor
Anaphora
Answer explanation
The phrase "laughing and crying at the same time" illustrates juxtaposition, as it places two contrasting emotions side by side, highlighting the complexity of human feelings.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
“He had to be let go from his job” instead of saying “He was fired.” This is an example of:
Understatement
Hyperbole
Euphemism
Metaphor
Answer explanation
The phrase "He had to be let go from his job" is a euphemism, as it uses a softer expression to describe being fired, making it less direct and more palatable.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A commercial that includes a doctor endorsing a medical product is using which appeal?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Hyperbole
Answer explanation
The commercial uses ethos by featuring a doctor, which establishes credibility and trust. Ethos appeals to the audience's sense of ethics and authority, making the endorsement more persuasive.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An advertisement that shows starving children to encourage donations is an example of:
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Antithesis
Answer explanation
The advertisement appeals to emotions by showing starving children, aiming to evoke sympathy and encourage donations. This emotional appeal is a clear example of pathos, which focuses on affecting the audience's feelings.
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