Oral Language (Written techniques)

Which technique is used in this sentence? “We must act now. We must speak up. We must make change.”

• Parallel structure

• Repetition

• Listing

• Rhetorical question

Which of these is an example of hyperbole?

• I’m so hungry I could eat a Big Mac.

• It's really important to turn off the lights when you leave.

• How are you not ready yet? You always do this!

• Please always pick up your rubbish.

Which technique is used here? “Stop waiting. Start now.”

• Imperative

• Hyperbole

• Listing

• Parallel structure

Which sentence is a rhetorical question?

• "Is this really the world we want to leave to our children?"

• "Can I get an 'Amen'?"

• "How many of you here have your driver’s licence?"

• "Buy one, get one free!"

Which technique is used? “Buy one, get one, keep one, gift one!”

• Listing

• Hyperbole

• Imperative

• Rhetorical question

Which is the best example of alliteration?

• Our deliveries are prompt, personal, and precise.

• We must act. We must unite.

• Isn’t this obvious?

• Save the trees, save the seas.

What technique is used here? “Run! Jump! Hide!”

• Imperative

• Listing

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• I feel the rain on my face. I see the crying of the children. I hear the wailing of the trees.

• She is kind, thoughtful, and helps everyone.

• I’ve been here before.

• Are you listening to me?

Which is a rhetorical question?

• "Who doesn't want a better future?"

• "Look at the chart."

• "Can we please turn the lights off?"

• "Repeat after me."

Which example shows repetition?

• “Is this love, is this love, is this love, is this love that I’m feeling?”

• “Big, bold, brave.”

• “You won’t believe this!”

• “Should we ignore this problem?”