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Rhetoric Quiz 15 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which topoi best describes the following:Determining how to classify the idea, what its substance is, and to what degree it has that substance
2. Spaceballs ( ..... of Star Wars)
3. Logical Fallacy:Because students do not do homework virtually when quarantined, we should get rid of all computers.
4. Obvious exaggeration for emphasis or effect
5. A figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it
6. The appeal to ethics and credibility is also called
7. Uses numbers and data to provide truth
8. Which is an example of downplaying?
9. Dance, dance, dance to the distortion
10. Parallel structure:Like father, like son
11. In language arts, what does rhetoric mean?
12. Which Rhetorical Device is shown in the following sentence: "If you don't adopt this puppy now, it will be put down tonight."
13. This appeal relies on research, facts, statistics, etc.
14. After Will said that we should put more money into health and education, Warren responded by saying that he was surprised that Will hates our country so much that he wants to leave it defenseless by cutting military spending.
15. Serious talks, speeches, or lectures involving moral or spiritual advice
16. "They are loyal while they see 200, 000 sable soldiers, with glistening bayonets, walking in their midst."
17. Transfer is a propaganda device that is used to:
18. A contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs, often used for humor or to convey a message
19. An appeal to logic or reason
20. Boom, badoom, boom, boom, badoom, boom, bass! Yeah that's that super bass!
21. Melissa's curls shook, and Melissa's eyes flashed, and Melissa's back turned.
22. Ethos is an appeal based on
23. The following example uses what rhetorical device? "Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not?"
24. "Don't you ever talk about my friends! You don't know any of my friends. You don't look at any of my friends. And you certainly wouldn't condescend to speak to any of my friends."
25. The guy fell on the floor, he was laughing so hard.
26. Which of the following appeals relates to logic such as data, facts, or statistics?
27. Author refers to something well-known (from literature, culture, history, etc.)
28. Who is Aristotle?
29. Identify the appeal: "You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do:you have heart."
30. The quality of being believable or trustworthy
31. Your claim and thesis are essentially NOT the same things.
32. "Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles if I could just see you ..... " is an example of .....
33. True of False:When referencing a speech, essay, or letter for my rhetorical analysis essay, it is alright to exclude direct quotes as long as I provide clear summaries.
34. What device is being used here: "we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing" ?
35. What is the closest definition of Rhetoric?
36. Giving human qualities to an inanimate object .....
37. Which type of repetition focuses on the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences?
38. What is a technique that speakers/authors use to persuade their audience?
39. You're making the argument that we should get half-days on Friday to allow more time for homework or jobs or recreation. Which one of these replies would be a strawman?
40. An emotional appeal
41. Which rhetorical appeal focuses on using evidence and reasoning?
42. It has been made to represent the facts, research, and other message elements that provide proof or evidence to a claim.
43. The following is an example of a ..... :To raise a happy, healthy, and hopeful child, it takes a family; it takes teachers; it takes clergy; it takes businesspeople; it takes community leaders ..... "
44. Which of the following statements is NOT an example of reductio ad absurdum?
45. What is the occasion of a work?
46. What is the purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?
47. Several parts of a sentence or several sentences expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance
48. "There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
49. A writer's intent for the text they are creating:to persuade, inform, or entertain
50. Coming to an agreement with an enemy or adversary
51. A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.
52. Identify the claim in the following paragraph:The very essence of knowledge acquisition not only empowers individuals but serves as the cornerstone of societal progress. Consider the remarkable advancements in technology over the past century, a testament to the indelible link between education, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of understanding.
53. You should study because it helps you do well on tests is an appeal to .....
54. A figure of speech in which two successive phrases or clauses are parallel in syntax, but reverse the order of the words.
55. An appeal using logic, reasoning, data, and facts
56. What is the term for how a reader feels about a piece of writing?
57. Using conjunctions to emphasize rhythm, and therefore emphasize a certain point."In years gone by, there were in every community men and women who spoke the language of duty and morality and loyalty and obligation." William F. Buckley
58. Which of the following is an example of tone?
59. Pick the term that matches the definition:the method and manner for convincing an audience (L, P, E)
60. Examples being exposition, argumentation, description, and narration.
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