Practice Rhetorical Devices for Impact - 3.3.1.2 | Module 3: Language, Identity, and Culture | IB 11 English
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Rhetorical Devices for Impact

3.3.1.2 - Rhetorical Devices for Impact

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of repetition in speeches?

💡 Hint: Think about speeches that stick in your mind.

Question 2 Easy

Identify an example of a rhetorical question in everyday conversation.

💡 Hint: Consider questions that you ask but don't require an answer.

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Question 1

What is the main function of rhetorical devices?

To confuse the audience
To engage and persuade the audience
To bore the audience

💡 Hint: Think about why speakers carefully choose their words.

Question 2

True or False: Repetition is only effective when used once.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider famous speeches where phrases are repeated.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create an original speech utilizing at least three different rhetorical devices discussed in this section.

💡 Hint: Try to repeat key phrases for emphasis and include a rhetorical question.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a well-known speech for its rhetorical effectiveness. Identify devices used and their impact.

💡 Hint: Focus on emotional impact and audience engagement in your analysis.

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