This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Theory > Rhetoric > Rhetoric – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Rhetoric Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "When I was five years old, my grandfather lost his life fighting the disease. He passed away quietly in the hospital, surrounded by family and friends ..... " Is an example of ..... A) Emotive Language. B) An Antidote. C) Assonance. D) An Anecdote. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An Anecdote. 2. Rhetoric is ..... A) Expert testimony. B) The art of persuasion. C) Establishing facts and judgement about the past. D) A speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The art of persuasion. 3. Which passage from the text is the best example of an analogy? A) Like Fields and Bukalo, Bergstrom stresses the importance of sleep in forming the new memories needed to gain knowledge. B) Working with tissue from rat brains, the scientists electrically stimulated nerve axons. Carefully, they stimulated them just in the middle. C) Myelin is a bit like the plastic coating that jackets the copper wires in your home. D) Consider the prefrontal cortex. It's the region right behind your forehead. That's where you solve problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Myelin is a bit like the plastic coating that jackets the copper wires in your home. 4. The first stage of Bloom's Taxonomy asks you to do this. A) Analyze. B) Apply. C) Understand. D) Remember. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Remember. 5. According to Aristotle, what are the three persuasive appeals? A) Ethos, logos, and pathos. B) Forensic, epideictic, and deliberative rhetoric. C) Repetition, metaphors, and personification. D) Symbolism, allusions, and tricolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos, logos, and pathos. 6. Statistics and data used in writing are A) Not very reliable information. B) Complicated math problems. C) Facts and number related information. D) Any type of example. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Facts and number related information. 7. By appealing to an audience's sense of reason and logic, the speaker or writer intense to make the audience think clearly about the sensible and/or obvious answer to a problem A) Irony. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 8. A brief, indirect reference to a person, event, or place (real or fictional) or to a work of literature or art A) Allusion. B) Alliteration. C) Apathy. D) Anomaly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Allusion. 9. You'd better take a taxi ....., you'll arrive late A) Furthermore. B) Consequently. C) Therefore. D) Otherwise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Otherwise. 10. The central argument of your paragraph (if you're writing one paragraph) or your essay (if you're writing an essay) A) Syntax. B) Claim. C) Antithesis. D) Reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Claim. 11. What does APA stand for? A) American Psychological Association. B) American Principles association. C) American People Association. D) American Philosophical Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) American Psychological Association. 12. Definition of antithesis A) Repetition of phrases at the end of multiple clauses. B) The exaggeration of something to give it emphasis or focus. C) When the subject is not introduced until the end. D) The use of words that are opposites to highlight contrasting ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The use of words that are opposites to highlight contrasting ideas. 13. An argument in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises. A) Ad hominem. B) It does not follow. C) Paradox. D) Anaphora. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It does not follow. 14. Rhetoric involves symbols rather than signs A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) Sluggishness. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 15. A situation in which something happens, or fails to happen, that compels one to speak out. A) Rhetorical Situation. B) Rhetoric. C) Rhetorical Appeals. D) Rhetorical Triangle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetorical Situation. 16. Trying to convince your audience to buy a medical product by showing a man or women wearing a white coat and a stethoscope is an example of ..... A) Personification. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 17. What is Anaphora A) The repetition of a word, or group of words, at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences or linesof poetry. B) The repetition in successive words of the same initial consonant sound or of any vowel sound. C) A short, interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event told to make a point. Forms a more human connection (pathos) between audience and speaker. D) Repetition of words in reverse order . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The repetition of a word, or group of words, at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences or linesof poetry. 18. The repetition of the same vowel sounds in a series of words. A) Litotes. B) Aphorism. C) Alliteration. D) Assonance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Assonance. 19. Analyze character traits, define complex ideas or events, discuss your understanding of a theme or concept. (a) A) Cause and Effect. B) Compare and Contrast. C) A Explain and Describe. D) Proposition and Support. E) Sequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A Explain and Describe. 20. A concise statement of principle or a precept given in concise words A) Allusion. B) Anecdote. C) Aphorism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aphorism. 21. What is the rhetorical triangle? A) The rhetorical triangle is a way of thinking about what's involved in any communication/persuasion scenario. B) The rhetorical triangle is a concept in geometry that describes the relationship between the three sides of a triangle. C) The rhetorical triangle is a concept in psychology that describes the three main components of personality:id, ego, and superego. D) The rhetorical triangle is a concept in music theory that describes the three main elements of a chord:root, third, and fifth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The rhetorical triangle is a way of thinking about what's involved in any communication/persuasion scenario. 22. Method of persuasion that appeals to ETHICS and CREDIBILITY. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 23. What is logos in rhetoric? A) The use of logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade an audience. B) A form of visual communication using symbols and images. C) A type of ancient Greek poetry. D) The use of emotions and personal anecdotes to persuade an audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The use of logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade an audience. 24. When Malala says, "The pen is mightier than the sword." She is using a(n) ..... A) Anecdote. B) Proverb. C) Anecdote. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proverb. 25. Let us go forth to lead the land we love A) Alliteration. B) Simile. C) Metaphor. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration. 26. This term describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively. A) Rhetoric. B) Exposition. C) Style. D) Academic discourse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetoric. 27. ..... characterization SHOWS things that reveal the personality or trait of a character through his/her speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, or looks. A) Indirect. B) Direct. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Indirect. 28. It may be one person, a small group, or a large group is called ..... A) Audience. B) Subject. C) Logos. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Audience. 29. Rhetorical choice-reference to something commonly known, such as another piece of literature or a famous historical event A) Analogy. B) Allusion. C) Anecdote. D) Antithesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Allusion. 30. Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you came here to tell me. A) Idiom. B) Metaphor. C) Hyperbole. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Idiom. 31. Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?"I'm not just invested in this community-I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Weather. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 32. Define counterargument A) An opposing argument to the one a writer is presenting. B) Greek word:Hostile; an aggressive argument that tries to establish one opinion as superior. C) A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Greek word:Hostile; an aggressive argument that tries to establish one opinion as superior. 33. The "target audience" A) Pathos. B) Repetition. C) Intended Audience. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intended Audience. 34. This part of an argument is a definitive statement the proves or supports your claim. A) Warrant. B) Claim. C) Counterclaim. D) Reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reason. 35. More and more women are deciding to give birth to their children at home. A) Fact. B) Opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fact. 36. To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented. A) Semantics. B) Rhetoric. C) Inference. D) Invective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inference. 37. Light and dark. Hold me hard and mellow. A) Alliteration. B) Assonance. C) Irony. D) Oxymoron. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Oxymoron. 38. Using excessive, untrue, or insincere praise in an attempt to merge oneself with the audience, and therefore make them more likely to accept your opinion A) Flattery. B) Hyperbole. C) Imagery. D) Holy War. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Flattery. 39. Figure of comparison in which a word standing for part of something is used for the whole of that thing or vice versa A) Synecdoche. B) Euphemism. C) Apostrophe. D) Anachronism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Synecdoche. 40. Overcrowded, restricted neighborhood A) Profound. B) Anguish. C) Accomplices. D) Ghetto. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ghetto. 41. The baby koalas will die if you don't donate $ 100. This would be a travesty. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 42. A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. A) Simile. B) Parallelism. C) Metaphor. D) Antithesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Antithesis. 43. A temporary relief from anything stressful or discomforting A) Specter. B) Infamy. C) Solicitation. D) Respite. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Respite. 44. Breaking down the whole into parts in order to better understand it. A) Discussion. B) Visual Literacy. C) Rhetoric. D) Analyze. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Analyze. 45. ..... is an effective argumentative and persuasive strategy because when the audience believes that the author is knowledgeable and genuine, the audience is more willing to listen and be persuaded. A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos, Ethos and Logos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 46. A periodic sentence A) A series of dependent clauses building up to the main clause. B) The main clause is preceded by two other main clauses. C) The main clause is short and to the point. D) A compound-complex sentence which lacks a main clause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A series of dependent clauses building up to the main clause. 47. Placement of two things side by side for emphasis; it can also be an element of style A) Mood. B) Repetition. C) Foil. D) Juxtaposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Juxtaposition. 48. An appeal based on logic or reason A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 49. Comparison using "like" or "as." Example: "She was as quiet as a mouse." A) Understatement. B) Simile. C) Metaphor. D) Personification. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simile. 50. Two or more parts of a sentence are identical in length, rhythm, and structure A) Natural order. B) Isocolon. C) Multi-connectors. D) Juxtaposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Isocolon. 51. Which of the following is NOT a part of the rhetorical triangle? A) Speaker. B) Lesson. C) Subject. D) Audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lesson. 52. Which of the following best defines "Logos" A) Long conclusions. B) Lost topic. C) Logical appeal. D) Low level connections. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logical appeal. 53. Epistrophe is ..... A) The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of consecutive sentences. B) When a speech has the same structure of phrases or ideas in multiple parts of a speech. C) Repetition of the same sound in a row. D) The repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of consecutive sentences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of consecutive sentences. 54. A type of euphemism that intentionally understates the size or importance of its subject. It can be used to dismiss or diminish a debate opponent's argument. A) Anaphora. B) Apophasis. C) Meiosis. D) Anacoluthon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Meiosis. 55. A rhetorical question requires an answer. A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 56. Which of the following is NOT a faculty of oratory? A) Style. B) Delivery. C) Tone. D) Memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tone. 57. Inversion of the natural word order A) Anastrophe. B) Epistrophe. C) Anaphora. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anastrophe. 58. Determine the rhetorical device in the sentence: "She wore a smile and a red dress to the party." A) Zeugma. B) Simile tagsrhetoric. C) Onomatopoeia. D) Tautology. E) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Zeugma. 59. Universal symbol A) Aphorism. B) Epithet. C) Euphemism. D) Archetype. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Archetype. 60. Repeating the exact same words at the end of one sentence or clause and the beginning of the next. A) Folding. B) Epistrophe. C) Anaphora. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Folding. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTheory QuizzesEnglish Literature QuizzesRhetoric Quiz 1Rhetoric Quiz 3Rhetoric Quiz 4Rhetoric Quiz 5Rhetoric Quiz 6Rhetoric Quiz 7Rhetoric Quiz 8Rhetoric Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books