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Rhetoric Quiz 131 (60 MCQs)

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1. Argues an individual must accept or reject an argument because "everyone else" is ..... it is similar to peer pressure.
2. I had a ton of chores!
3. An allusion is used to .....
4. We must wait to hear from the crown until we make any further decisions.
5. Which rhetorical device is concerned with the quality of time?
6. You have been poorly treated. You have been taken advantage of. Now is the time to take action.
7. What did Cicero mean by "memory" ?A. Being able to remember the facts of your case
8. What does kairos refer to in rhetoric?
9. If a student starts an email to their teacher with YO, fool why you do this to me, B? they are not considering this part of the rhetorical situation
10. A strategy where an author repeats a sequence of words at the beginning of neighboring clauses creating emphasis. Examples: "I came, I saw, and I conquered." "My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration." "I want my money right now, right here, all right?"
11. Information from a credible person, usually someone with degrees, employment, and/or experience is considered evidence that is .....
12. A group of the most wealthy and privileged
13. The reason the author wrote the text; a specific thing the author wants the audience to take with them.
14. ..... Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.
15. What is the figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words?
16. "The sky looked like an artist's canvas."
17. ID the preposition:Migos are on top of the world even though I can't understand what they are saying.
18. She is not unlike her mother.
19. What is the effect of the metaphor:"I have the heart and stomach of a king"
20. What is the art of persuasion?
21. Rhetorical Devicean obvious, intended exaggeration
22. When was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?
23. I am so tired I can sleep for a year.Which device is this?
24. This technique attempts to use emotions to manipulate how the audience feels about the argument presented.
25. He installed the new wireless cable in the television room.
26. An allusion is a reference to a well-known .....
27. Comparing two different things using like or as
28. "Bond. James Bond." and "A horse! A horse! A kingdom for a horse!" are both examples of a(n) .....
29. Why would you use an expert opinion in persuasive writing
30. Analyzing the rhetorical situation means to
31. When the author presents you facts, data, statistics, reasoning:
32. "They might dismiss us and say that we are too young to understand. But I understand pain. I get grief. I see it in the eyes of the families mourning for those they lost. I hear it in the wails of the loved ones who had to bury one of their own because grown men and women won't listen to common sense and do the bare minimum." Which of the following answers the O in SOAPSTone?
33. Something lofty is
34. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Tiger Woods endorses Nike."
35. The general feeling a reader experiences as they read a piece of literature
36. Appeal to authority is a propaganda device that is used to:
37. The data is clear. This investment option consistently turns a profit, so we should use it.
38. Which word correctly completes the sentence?Surgery was ..... because Ken broke his arm in half.
39. If using this strategy, a writer might use simple vocabulary, use an analogy to break down a complex topic into simpler terms, and present him or herself as an average Joe-a common person who can understand and empathize with a listener's concerns.
40. A taunting, sneering, cutting, or caustic remark
41. While this term generally means the written word, in the humanities it has come to mean any cultural product that can be "read" ..... meaning not just consumed and comprehended but investigated. This includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, political cartoons, fine art, photography, performances, fashion, cultural trends, and much more.
42. Select the text where the author's tone is negative:
43. Use of repeated words to gain audience attention and make advertisement memorable.
44. A poem of 14 lines
45. Deliberately de-emphasizing something in order to downplay its importance."To say the Internet improved our means of communication is a understatement."
46. A type of sentence in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units such as phrases and clauses
47. We have conducted the experiment 57 times and we get the same results every single time.
48. His smile is like kryptonite to me.
49. What is the propositio according to Quintillian?
50. Identify the LF:Person 1:Bicycle infrastructure should be expanded because cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation. Person 2:We should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights and endanger pedestrians.
51. "to be, or not to be" (Shakespeare).
52. A figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox. Simple examples include "jumbo shrimp" and "cruel kindness."
53. Which is the correct verb tense & usage:Generally, a community full of people (to prevent) unhealthy behaviors from having major consequences.
54. What is the purpose of an anecdote?
55. Is used as a means of convincing an audience by offering reliability, honesty, and credibility.
56. The narrator claims to have no personal motive behind his proposal because .....
57. A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing is called .....
58. You should never gamble. Once you start gambling you find it hard to stop. Soon you are spending all your money on gambling, and eventually you will turn to crime to support your earnings.
59. Desire to return in the thought or fact to a former time
60. A set of similarly structured words, phrases, or clauses
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