Rhetorical Devices and Anecdotes (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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What does the phrase 'spotty-handed' in Atwood's title directly reference?
What does the phrase 'spotty-handed' in Atwood's title directly reference?
Lady Macbeth's 'out, damned spot!'
What is hypophora as a rhetorical technique?
What is hypophora as a rhetorical technique?
Asking questions then providing own answers
Which nursery rhyme does Atwood's title allude to?
Which nursery rhyme does Atwood's title allude to?
When she was good/bad she was very good/horrid
How does Atwood metaphorically describe villainesses?
How does Atwood metaphorically describe villainesses?
Keys to doors we need to open
What is anaphora?
What is anaphora?
Repeating words at successive clause starts
What does the 'eternal breakfast' anecdote demonstrate?
What does the 'eternal breakfast' anecdote demonstrate?
Conflict-free narratives fail & become boring
What does 'polyphonic momentum' mean in Atwood's speech?
What does 'polyphonic momentum' mean in Atwood's speech?
Multiple voices/techniques building together
Which rhetorical appeal does Atwood build through literary references?
Which rhetorical appeal does Atwood build through literary references?
Ethos (credibility/authority)
Which NSW syllabus outcome does Atwood's speech exemplify?
Which NSW syllabus outcome does Atwood's speech exemplify?
EA12-5 (rhetorical control in writing)
What do Band 6 responses require according to exam strategies?
What do Band 6 responses require according to exam strategies?
Perceptive synthesis of techniques