The document provides examples of rhetorical techniques used in advertising and propaganda. It lists 50 examples with the correct identification of the technique used for each one. Some of the techniques identified include bandwagon, testimonials, emotional words, glittering generalities, biased language, and personification. The document is assessing the reader's ability to recognize different rhetorical devices.
The document provides examples of rhetorical techniques used in advertising and propaganda. It lists 50 examples with the correct identification of the technique used for each one. Some of the techniques identified include bandwagon, testimonials, emotional words, glittering generalities, biased language, and personification. The document is assessing the reader's ability to recognize different rhetorical devices.
The document provides examples of rhetorical techniques used in advertising and propaganda. It lists 50 examples with the correct identification of the technique used for each one. Some of the techniques identified include bandwagon, testimonials, emotional words, glittering generalities, biased language, and personification. The document is assessing the reader's ability to recognize different rhetorical devices.
1. “Be somebody: Wear Abercrombie and Fitch.” A. Bandwagon\
2. “I’m Michael Jordan, and I wear Hanes boxer briefs.” C. Testimonials 3. “Buy new Cool Whip Deluxe, now 30% fluffier.”B. Card Stacking 4. “Contribute to the Boys and Girls Club. Keep kids alive and out of jail.” C. Emotional Words 5. "Secure, safe and stable. That's the advantage of a Togofa. No other car on the road is as reliable." D. Glittering Generalities 6. Buy Coca cola now in new King size bottle! D. Glittering Generalities 7. "Don't let those bunny huggers take away our right to hunt." A. Bandwagon 8. . In your advertisement, you want to show the customers that almost everybody is using the product. In this case, what technique should be used? A. Bandwagon 9. The following statements are TRUE except _______ D. Biased lines can still be turned to less biased through a careful choice of words. 10. The author shows bias for A. Car repair shops 11. The author seems biased against D. Becoming a vegetarian 12. “There’s no way we can make it. We’ll definitely lose. A. discouraged 13. “You can count on us. We’ll always be here to help.” B. loyal 14. “I will do my best to finish my studies at all cost.”A. Persistent 15. 15. Kim walked on stage, slowly, confidently and B. proud 16. Joanna’s goals are to improve her grades and D. to succeed . 17. Parents should teach values to their children consciously, openly, and A. accurately 18. Health experts informed the public ___________ antibodies are present, they aren’t sure whether it can protect a person from coronavirus infection. D. though 19. A common bout of hiccups usually lasts no more than an hour ________ at a rhythmic interval of about every 30 seconds. A. and 20. One thing you can do is to hold your nose and close your mouth - _________when you jump in a pool. B. like 21. Summer is the smell of mowed grass, the sound of outdoor concerts, and B. the taste of grilled hamburgers 22. For months, doctors are trying to find ways on how to diagnose a covid-19 patient _________ rt-pcr test usually takes 24-48 hours of testing. B. but 23. .___________COVID 19 tests are prioritized for the different groups. A. Therefore 24. This includes hospitalized symptomatic individuals _________ health care workers and people in group living facilities. B. so 25. . _________people can get test in a doctor’s office or other testing sites, some still preferred the drive-thru services. C. Though 26. For the comfort of it, they can also stay in their car while having the test A. Besides 27. The author seems biased against ____________C. Nuclear arms 28. The author show bias in favor of B. Selecting an insurance policy on your own 29. The author shows bias against A. Experimentation 30. What is the paragraph mainly about? A. The true meaning of equality before the law 31. To whom does the word us refers to? C. South Africans 32. To what does the word them refers to? B. white men 33. Based on the selection, the speaker enjoys the rights and privileges intended for them B. False 34. The whites referred to in the selection were B. Americans 35. Dock as used in the paragraph means the same as B. A shortened tail of an animal 36. What is happening in the first five lines? A. the sun is rising 37. What does “The torch of gold is borne” most likely mean? C. the torch is like the sun 38. What is the main idea of the poem? B. it is about giving 39. What figure of speech is used in this line? The dawn’s awake! C. personification 40. “The torch of gold is borne” is an example of what figure of speech? D. metaphor 41. What is the overall tone of the poem? A. Joyful 42. What does the “Dawn” represent in this poem? B. Hope 43. .Based on the story, what did Roland want to do? A. Drink water 44. What is the main idea of the paragraph? A. It pays to be resourceful 45. After patiently rubbing the two bamboo sticks, what was Luis able to do? B. produce fire 46. What general mood prevails in the selection? C. excitement
47. A. not impressionable
48. A. have an idea for plan 49. C excited 50. C. regret.