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Rhetoric Quiz 130 (60 MCQs)

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1. It is pertinent to understand the art of persuasion so that you do not fall victim to what? Choose the best answer:
2. What does the term rhetoric best match?
3. An adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.
4. Identify the rhetorical device being used in this passage. "As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense."
5. The speaker creates a text with a target group, known as the ....., in mind.
6. The process of replacing a word that you intend with something is closely associated with it
7. Famous saying/quote
8. Uses pronouns he/she
9. "Wednesday, I will send to Congress a law ..... the broad principles of that bill will be in the hands of the Democratic and Republican leaders tomorrow. After they have reviewed it, it will come here formally as a bill ..... "
10. "Buy the new Taylor Swift album! It has so many number 1 hits, you know it has to be good!"
11. Supporting an argument with strong facts and evidence.
12. Cowen writes that Greta Thunberg is the second best orator of the decade.
13. What did Cicero mean by "arrangement" ?
14. *references to events, figures, or phrases from the Bible. *
15. If an author/speaker is appealing to your emotions what rhetorical device are they employing?
16. An appeal that attempts to convey the speaker's credibility.
17. Who is the main character in Oh, the Places You'll Go?
18. The main purpose of rhetoric is to .....
19. A type of appeal used to persuade an audience by use of facts and reason.
20. You will read Tender Is the Night, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.Sentence or Fragment?
21. Which of the following is the right definition for occasion:
22. Schools are raging a war against traditional American values.
23. "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." -Eleanor Roosevelt
24. States what a rhetor is trying to prove
25. A purpose that wants the reader to be amused or engaged with the subject
26. The author doesn't "use diction, " she
27. Repetition of sentence structure is
28. All is fair in love and war.
29. You're not old ..... you're just over the hill.
30. Placing things side by side for the purposes of comparison
31. Repetition of the same letter or sound within nearby words. Most often, repeated initial consonants
32. A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. They can be historical, literary, religious, topical, or mythical. There are many more possibilities, and a work may simultaneously use multiple layers.Ex. "Plan ahead:it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark" -Richard Cushing
33. Statements by people who are considered experts in their field
34. What is this an example of: "The data is perfectly clear:this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
35. What is the contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant called?
36. Read this line from Patrick Henry's speech:We have petitioned-we have remonstrated-we have supplicated-we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. What is the primary emotion he appeals to here?
37. Identify the appeal: "History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
38. Never and everybody are examples of
39. Which of the three RHETORICAL APPEALS is this? "As a world-renowned bird expert, let me share my reasons for saving the penguins with you."
40. This refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. This can involve, but is not limited to repetition of a grammatical element such as a preposition or verbal phrase.
41. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair"
42. Where was the first democracy established?
43. A pattern in writing in which words and phrases are similar in structure, one echoing another.
44. Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position. He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."
45. One that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion based on strong evidence
46. The repetition of a consonant sound within or at the end of a series of words.
47. We went to the basketball game; you went to the football game.
48. Writing that is not meant to be taken literally; often used for the purpose of creative flourishes
49. What is the purpose of parallelism in writing?
50. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of rhetorical devices.
51. "Deafening silence"What rhetorical devise is used?
52. Authors use ..... to develop their purpose.
53. An observation that contains a general truth is called .....
54. Contrasting relationshipbetween two ideas. "That's one small step forman, one giant leap formankind.
55. Implied or suggested meaning of a word because of its association in the reader's mind.
56. Explain what PURPOSE means.
57. "Are you serious right now?" is an example of .....
58. This rhetorical appeal uses emotion
59. Which symbol represents ethos?
60. What part of the story is the problem resolved?
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