Rhetorical Devices in Writing and Speaking

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In the story The Gift of the Magi, what does the wife character sell to buy a gift for her husband?

Her earrings

Her locket

Her necklace

Her hair (correct)

What is the purpose of rhetorical questions in literature?

To confuse the reader

To create a dramatic effect (correct)

To generate an answer

To state a fact

In Romeo and Juliet, why does Juliet ask 'What's Montague?'

She is asking for directions

She wants to know the location of the Montagues

She wants to know Romeo's family name

She is expressing her frustration with the family feud (correct)

What is the outcome of the wife's and husband's actions in The Gift of the Magi?

The outcome is not what either character expected Signup and view all the answers

What does the husband sell in The Gift of the Magi?

His watch Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Juliet's rhetorical question in Romeo and Juliet?

Frustrated Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of The Gift of the Magi?

Sacrifice Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the husband's sacrifice in The Gift of the Magi?

To buy combs for his wife's hair Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of rhetorical questions in Romeo and Juliet?

To convey emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall effect of the couple's actions in The Gift of the Magi?

The outcome is ironic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind the wife's action in The Gift of the Magi?

To show her love and sacrifice for her husband Signup and view all the answers

What is the literary device used by Juliet in Romeo and Juliet?

Rhetorical question Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the husband's action in The Gift of the Magi?

He loses his watch Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind the husband's sacrifice in The Gift of the Magi?

To prove his love for his wife Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the story The Gift of the Magi?

Melancholic Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Juliet's question in Romeo and Juliet?

It expresses her frustration and emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Montagues and the Capulets in Romeo and Juliet?

They are enemies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main conflict in Romeo and Juliet?

The feud between the Montagues and Capulets Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolism of the comb in The Gift of the Magi?

It represents the husband's love for his wife Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall message of The Gift of the Magi?

Love and sacrifice are more important than material possessions Signup and view all the answers