Question 1: Identify the main purpose of the rhetorical question in the sentence: 'Isn't it time we took action?'

Answer: To encourage reflection and prompt thought.

Question 2: Select the best option that explains why writers use rhetorical questions.

Answer: c) To engage, emphasize, or provoke thought

Question 3: Identify and correct the error in this sentence: 'Rhetorical questions are used to get direct answers from the audience.'

Answer: Change 'to get direct answers' to 'to emphasize a point or provoke thought.'

Question 4: Explain in one or two sentences how rhetorical questions can influence the tone of a piece of writing.

Answer: They can make the tone more persuasive, reflective, or urgent by engaging the reader and emphasizing key ideas.

Question 5: Analyze the use of the rhetorical question in this excerpt: 'Who doesn't want to succeed?' How does it serve the author's purpose?

Answer: Students should analyze how the question appeals to the reader's desire for success and encourages self-reflection, thereby emphasizing motivation or aspiration.

Question 6: Create your own rhetorical question that could be used to persuade someone to recycle more. Write the question and explain its purpose.

Answer: Sample answer: 'Don't you want a cleaner, healthier environment?' — to persuade by appealing to the reader's desire for a better world.

Question 7: Identify whether the following sentence uses a rhetorical question correctly. If not, correct it: 'Are you going to ignore the problem?'

Answer: Yes, it is correct as a rhetorical question used to emphasize the importance of addressing the issue.

Question 8: Explain the difference between a genuine question and a rhetorical question with examples.

Answer: A genuine question seeks information (e.g., 'What time is it?'), while a rhetorical question is asked for effect or emphasis (e.g., 'Isn't it obvious?').