Worksheet on Rhetorical Questions: Engaging the Reader

English
GCSE
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~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of rhetorical questions to engage readers, designed for GCSE students. It includes analysis and annotation tasks to deepen understanding of this technique.

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Worksheet on Rhetorical Questions: Engaging the Reader

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Introduction to Rhetorical Questions

In the following extract, the author employs rhetorical questions to draw the reader into the argument: 'Isn't it time we took action? Who else can make a difference? Why wait any longer?' These questions are not meant to be answered but to provoke thought and emphasise urgency.
1.
Identify the rhetorical questions in the extract and explain their purpose.
[3 marks]
2.
What effect do rhetorical questions have on the reader in this context?
[2 marks]
B

Analysis of Technique

Analyse the use of rhetorical questions in the following excerpt. Focus on their effect and purpose.
1.
Identify the rhetorical devices used in this passage.
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Rhetorical questions
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Hyperbole
2.
What is the primary purpose of the rhetorical questions in this excerpt?
[2 marks]
C

Creative Annotation Practice

Annotate the following passage, highlighting the rhetorical questions and explaining their effect.
1.
Identify the rhetorical questions and explain how they engage the reader.
[3 marks]
D

Evaluation of Effectiveness

Assess how effective rhetorical questions are in persuading the reader in the following passage.
1.
Explain how rhetorical questions contribute to the persuasive tone of this passage.
[3 marks]
E

Comparison and Contrast

Compare the use of rhetorical questions in two different extracts and discuss their different effects.
1.
Compare the function of rhetorical questions in both extracts and discuss how they influence the reader differently.

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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