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Writers' techniques 1: Rhetorical devices

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  1. 1Why would anyone want to hunt foxes with dogs?

    This is an example of which persuasive technique?
    1. AOpinion as fact
    2. BEmotive language
    3. CRhetorical question
  2. 2Do it well, do it fast and do it now.

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AEmphatic language
    2. BGroup of three
    3. CSuperlatives
  3. 3Having to sit an English exam is the worst thing ever!

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. ASuperlative
    2. BEmphatic language
    3. CHyperbole
  4. 4Obviously PBD is the best eLearning provider in the country.

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AHyperbole
    2. BOpinion as fact
    3. CFlattery
  5. 5You need dream no more.

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AEmotive language
    2. BSuperlative
    3. COpinion as fact
  6. 6We're the last generation who can stop this global catastrophe . . .

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AEmotive language
    2. BSuperlatives
    3. CHyperbole
  7. 7If you're new to the sport we suggest you get some proper training . . .

    This is and example of which technique?
    1. AUse of pronouns
    2. BEmotive lanaguage
    3. CRhetorical question
  8. 8Helping save lives every day.

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AHyperbole
    2. BActive sentence
    3. COpinion as fact
  9. 9It is extremely important to pay attention to the warning flags on the beach.

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AEmphatic language
    2. BHyperbole
    3. COpinion as fact
  10. 10Stop when you see the red light.

    This is an example of which technique?
    1. AModal verbs
    2. BEmotive language
    3. CImperative verbs

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A 10 question multiple choice quiz to text understand of rhetorical devices used by writers in a range of texts. Explanations of each technique are given with the correct answer.
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