Speeches: Rhetorical Devices Error Correction

English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focused on identifying and correcting errors related to rhetorical devices in speeches, designed for Grade 8 students.

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Speeches: Rhetorical Devices Error Correction

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Understanding Rhetorical Devices in Speeches

Ladies and gentlemen, today we stand at the crossroads of history. Our journey has been long and arduous, yet we remain steadfast in our resolve. The winds of change are blowing fiercely, and with every gust, new opportunities arise. We must seize these moments with unwavering courage and conviction. Our forebears fought valiantly for principles we cherish today—freedom, justice, and equality. It is our duty to uphold their legacy and forge a future bright with hope. As we look ahead, let us remember that unity and perseverance are our greatest strengths. Now, more than ever, we must rally together and face the challenges before us with resilience and determination.
1.
Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase 'winds of change are blowing fiercely.'
[2 marks]
2.
Find and correct the error related to the use of parallelism in the sentence: 'Our journey has been long and arduous, yet we remain steadfast in our resolve.'
[2 marks]
3.
Which rhetorical device is exemplified by the phrase 'ladies and gentlemen'?
[2 marks]
4.
Identify the technique used in the phrase 'the winds of change are blowing fiercely' and explain its effect.
[4 marks]
5.
Find the error in the sentence: 'We must seize these moments with unwavering courage and conviction.'
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the rhetorical device in the phrase 'our forebears fought valiantly for principles we cherish today.'
[2 marks]
7.
Is there an error in the sentence: 'It is our duty to uphold their legacy and forge a future bright with hope.'? If so, correct it.
[2 marks]
8.
Identify the rhetorical device used in 'unity and perseverance are our greatest strengths' and explain its purpose.
[2 marks]
9.
Review the paragraph and suggest one improvement to enhance the persuasive effect of the speech.
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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