Comparing the pigs | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What is rhetoric?
- a command or order
- the art of persuasive communication ✓
- an exaggerated statement for emphasis
- a distrustful, pessimistic outlook
Which rhetorical device involves expressing a direct command or order?
- collective personal pronoun
- rhetorical question
- imperative ✓
- hyperbole
In 'Animal Farm', Napoleon's use of rhetoric has a tone which could be described as...
- sincere and earnest
- calm and soothing
- aggressive and angry ✓
- inclusive and joyful
In 'Animal Farm', how does Snowball respond to Mollie's question about "ribbons" after the Rebellion?
- with an imperative command
- by using a collective personal pronoun
- with a rhetorical question ✓
- by presenting an earnest and serious response
What conclusion can be drawn about the pigs' use of rhetoric in 'Animal Farm'?
- All pigs use rhetoric in the same way.
- The pigs use different rhetorical styles. ✓
- Napoleon and Squealer focus on inspiration.
- Snowball relies on fear to control the animals
Match the rhetorical device to the quote from 'Animal Farm' which uses it.
- Rhetorical question
  
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  "Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed?" ✓
- Imperative
  
  ⇔
  
  "No more delays" ✓
- Hyperbole
  
  ⇔
  
  "Fountain of happiness" ✓
- Collective personal pronoun
  
  ⇔
  
  "Comrades!" ✓
- Rule of three
  
  ⇔
  
  “Our lives are miserable, laborious and short.” ✓