Question

match each rhetorical device to an example of its use.
overstatement
understandstatement
repetition
using tablets increases motivation. using tablets increases learning.
textbooks are far superior to tablets because they prevent health issues.
tablets may save schools a little money. they only cost 60% less.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each rhetorical device:

1. Overstatement (Exaggeration)

• "Textbooks are far superior to tablets because they prevent health issues" exaggerates the superiority of textbooks (implying tablets have major health issues, likely overstated). So overstatement matches this example.

2. Understatement (Downplaying)

• "Tablets may save schools a little money. They only cost 60% less" downplays the significant 60% cost reduction as "a little money"—this is understatement.

3. Repetition (Repeating a phrase/idea)

• "Using tablets increases motivation. Using tablets increases learning" repeats "Using tablets increases" to emphasize, so this is repetition.

Matching:

• overstatement → Textbooks are far superior to tablets because they prevent health issues
• understatement → Tablets may save schools a little money. They only cost 60% less.
• repetition → Using tablets increases motivation. Using tablets increases learning

Answer:

• overstatement: Textbooks are far superior to tablets because they prevent health issues
• understatement: Tablets may save schools a little money. They only cost 60% less.
• repetition: Using tablets increases motivation. Using tablets increases learning