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Rhetoric Quiz 126 (60 MCQs)

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1. The credibility of an author comes back to .....
2. What is SOAPSTONE?
3. How does Scrooge's character traits change as the play progresses?
4. What is an orator?
5. Second-hand evidence is what?
6. WHen an author tries to affect the reader's personal feelings.
7. A symbolic story that has a second meaning beneath the surface one.
8. The speaker uses data, facts, and statistics to persuade the audience
9. Identify the rhetorical appeal used:As a dentist, I see this problem a lot. I recommend using a sensitive toothpaste
10. I'm not saying you should study, but it might help you to answer these correctly.
11. The author "wraps up" the story.All minor conflicts begin to be resolved and "fixed" .
12. Newspeak for "English Socialism", the official ideology of Oceania's ruling Party
13. What comprises the best argument?
14. Identify the rhetorical appeal used:While doing post-doctoral research on the effects of sugar, I discovered that it is something that we should eat sparingly.
15. Can anyone look at the record of this Administration and say, "Well done" ? Can anyone compare the state of our economy when the Carter Administration took office with where we are today and say, "Keep up the good work" ?
16. This is the umbrella term used to categorize the three ways an audience can be persuaded or an argument can be developed. They include ethos, logos, and pathos.
17. Short phrases that are catchy and easy to remember
18. Juliet is the Sun, and I? I am the East.
19. Which is NOT a characteristic of an editorial?
20. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally is called .....
21. The ability to discover all of the available means of persuasion in any situation.
22. Popular view ..... Example:Changing which team is your favorite based on which team is winning/popular
23. A word's connotation is
24. From the Greek meaning "to tear flesh"; involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something
25. The rhetorical appeal based on morals and trustworthiness is
26. Presents a position on an issue and supports it with reasons and evidence. This act has FOUR essential parts.
27. One element of Malala's style is her use of ..... language when whe greets her audience.
28. Repetition of an exact word or phrase
29. "He cried all night, and dawn found him still there, though his tears had dried and only hard, dry sobs shook his wooden frame. But these were so loud that they could be heard by the faraway hills ..... "
30. What is the difference between objective and subjective?
31. Which is an example of a metonymy?
32. Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.Jack Sparrow lost his treasure map, but he still found the buried treasure.
33. What is the figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance?
34. Tending to show off one's learning
35. An ethical appeal to establish credibility and trust.
36. "One hundred years later ..... "
37. Beautifully written sentences composed by the prolific and talented author has been integral to his success.
38. If you don't go on this holiday you will regret it. You don't want to live with regrets, do you?
39. When an author uses language and words in a way to compare similar things.
40. 6 Gillespie, along with .....
41. The art of using language effectively and persuasively to influence or persuade an audience.
42. "With the speed of a cheetah, the man sprinted past me" is an example of .....
43. Identify the type of sentence:When did you wake up today?
44. Who or what is best described as the individual(s) on the receiving end of the communication?
45. Rhetoric is the art and study of using language in an effective and persuasive manner to influence the thoughts and actions of listeners. It relies heavily on 3 aspects-what are they?
46. How can someone turn "altruistic" into a noun?
47. Purpose of using Assertion in rhetoric
48. The technique that uses your feelings about one thing to get you to feel the same way about something else.
49. Repetition of phrases or words at the end of successive clauses
50. Which word best describes the following example:You should try your best in this class because I have 14 years experience and I know how to explain things to you so you'll understand.
51. What might a writer appeal to in order to heighten his/her credibility?
52. An speaker's background, qualifications, and reputation all support which rhetorical appeal?
53. Jack wasn't tired ....., he took a nap
54. Ironic Understanding in which a thing is affirmed by stating the negative of its opposite.
55. Which rhetorical device is being used? Tiger Woods endorses Nike.
56. A text can only have one type of structure.
57. ..... is related to the words pathetic, sympathy and empathy. Whenever you accept a claim based on how it makes you feel without fully analyzing the rationale behind the claim, you are acting on .....
58. The juxtaposition of sharply contrasting ideas in balance or parallel words or phrases
59. Rhetorical devices strengthen an author's argument.
60. "Have not I as good a right to be free as you have?" This is an example of a(n):
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