04.08 Rhetoric Rundown
Tory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. Read the excerpt from her speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

If I could give one piece of advice to other teens struggling to balance social media with real life, I'd say this: social media will make you feel like you're constantly moving backwards; if you focus on real life, you'll always move forward.

Which rhetorical device has Tori used in the bolded portion of the excerpt?

Antithesis
Irony
Rhetorical question
Zeugma

Koby is writing an argumentative essay on the benefits of virtual school when it comes to grades, college acceptance, and overall well-being. He wants to prove his point with statistics and evidence. Which rhetorical appeal would most benefit his argument?

Ethos
Logos
Pathos
None, he should use his opinion.

Tory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. Read the excerpt from her speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

As a peer mentor, many teens ask me if there is an easy way to avoid the pressure social media presents. Do elephants fly?

Which rhetorical device has Tori used in the bolded portion of the excerpt?

Antithesis
Irony
Rhetorical question
Zeugma

ory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. Read the excerpt from her speech. Then, answer the question that follows.

81% of teens have social media accounts. 45% of those teens admit to being logged on to social media constantly.

Which rhetorical appeal has Tori used in this excerpt?

Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Rhetorical question

Tory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. She'd like to use irony to emphasize her point. Which of the following sentences contains irony?

After looking at pictures of people having fun on the beach, I look around my messy room and think, "This sure is paradise."
When it comes to influencers posting on social media, it seems their motto is go big or go home.
While social media is a great way to stay connected, it also has a dark side.
There are a number of reasons why teens should limit their social media exposure.
Tory is writing a speech about the negative influence of social media. Read her opening statement. Then, answer the question that follows.

A girl grabs her phone and taps the icon to access a social media app. She scrolls through each picture hoping to see someone who looks like her, sounds like her, and acts like her. But, alas, there are none. What does she see? Unrealistic images that make her feel like she's not good enough, rich enough, or pretty enough to fit in. Tears fill her eyes. Welcome to social media mayhem—a world where teens get lost in expectations and standards they'll never meet.

Which rhetorical appeal has Tory used to support her claim that social media is a negative influence?

Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Zeugma