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Rhetorical Devices and Question Design

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What is a characteristic of a well-constructed question stem?

It includes irrelevant details to challenge the student.

It uses negative statements to confuse students.

It references external texts for clarity.

It is meaningful and presents a definite problem. (correct)

Which option is essential for the choices in a multiple-choice question?

They must be worded in a complicated manner.

They should include an option for 'none of the above'.

They must be free from clues about the correct answer. (correct)

They should be similar to each other.

What is a common misconception when designing distractors?

Distractors must always be unrelated to the content.

Distractors should provide additional context.

They should contain the same terminology as the correct answer.

They should be plausible to misinformed students. (correct)

What is anagnorisis?

A moment of realization leading to knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which practice should be avoided when writing answer choices?

Including phrases like 'all of the above'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes antimetabole?

The reversal of grammatical order in a phrase Signup and view all the answers

What is an important function of the 'info' section in a question?

To give additional context related to the question. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of antithesis?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Signup and view all the answers

Which rhetorical device involves the evocation of emotional responses?

Appeals to Pathos Signup and view all the answers

What rhetorical device is illustrated by the phrase 'You forget what you want to remember, and remember what you want to forget'?

Antimetabole Signup and view all the answers