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Rhetoric Quiz 25 (60 MCQs)

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1. "The Senator must be wrong on the issue of taxes because he's such a jerk to the people who work for him."
2. How are purpose and message different?
3. Repetition of one word
4. MR. PRESIDENT:No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do, opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely, and without reserve. What rhetorical device is Patrick Henry employing in this text from the opening of his "Speech to the Virginia Convention?"
5. An ethical appeal in which the speaker or writer is trustworthy, credible, and knowledgeable about a topic.
6. Are deep fakes private hackers who manipulate for malicious purposes
7. Identify the rhetorical device:Check out my new wheels!
8. A rhetorical appeal that uses facts and logic (empirical and logical evidence) to appeal to an audience's sense of reason
9. What are the three levels of style?
10. The omission of conjunctions (FANBOYS) where they would normally be used.
11. Suggesting that a particular belief or action is popular or widely accepted, without providing evidence to support it. (a)
12. Logos, in an argument, represents.....
13. The demand in society, the situation that prompts someone to speak or take action; this is often outside of their control
14. The science of correct reasoning is called
15. "Will no one tell me what she sings?"
16. Cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
17. When you use true stories about your own experiences you are appealing to
18. Which of the following contains a strong signal verb?
19. "Little black girls and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and little white girls."
20. What is the purpose of using pathos in writing?
21. What do you call a persuasive appeal using feelings?
22. The emotion, attitude or view that anauthor shows toward his/hercharacter(s), subject, and audience.
23. The Party's secret police force, responsible for maintaining law and order through torture and punishment
24. Which appeal deals with the speaker's credibility?
25. In ....., facts or events are unknown to a character in a play or piece of fiction but known to the reader, audience, or other characters in the work.
26. What does the "a" represent in SOAPSTone?
27. This Type of media includes social media platforms like Tik Tok, Snapchat, etc.
28. Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof / Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
29. Define:Apostrophe
30. The kids didn't study ....., they failed the course.
31. What is chiasmus?
32. Logical Fallacies:I met a tall man who loved to eat cheese. Now I believe that all tall people like cheese.
33. What would be the purpose of using ethos in your paper?
34. Repetition of a certain kind of sentence structure or grammatical structure
35. Facts, revealed by the author or speaker, that support the tone or purpose of the text.
36. What type of support/evidence does the author offer for their claim in the following paragraph:In the intricate tapestry of life, kindness emerges as a powerful catalyst for positive change. I vividly recall a pivotal moment when, amidst the challenges of academia, a mentor's unwavering encouragement became the guiding light for a struggling student named Alex. The mentor's dedication and belief in Alex's potential transformed mere words into a lifeline, inspiring newfound confidence and determination.
37. What is another name for the Enlightenment period?
38. Identify the ADVERB:The students slowly walked to class even though they were late.
39. What is implied in the sentence below:"I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a King of England too."
40. Appeals to the audience's love of country, persuading them to act by implying they are treasonous if they choose not to
41. Which is an example of an anaphora?
42. Rhetorical Devicecomparison of two unlike things
43. A trope employing deliberate understatement, usually for comic, ironic, or satirical effect.
44. This is when a speaker says one thing but means the complete opposite
45. Forming mental images by using descriptive language.
46. Use of words likely to engage strong emotions in the audience
47. The repetition of a key word over successive phrases or clauses.
48. Persuasion by means of logic or reasoning.
49. Is "her smile is a mile wide " a hyperbole?
50. Which of the four appeals is someone using if they are attempting to impact your opinion by triggering your emotions?
51. Many common people in the U.S. can understand and remember the metaphors Trump uses.
52. Refers to the elements of a speech that reflect on the particular character of the speaker or the speech's author; commonly translated as the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker
53. What is the following an example of:the structure of an atom is like a solar system. The nucleus is the sun and the electrons are the planets.
54. Imagine that you are sitting down at a table to write the great American novel. You're about to write a sentence. The way you form that sentence is syntax. Do you make the sentence long with many dependent clauses? Do you make your sentences short, choppy, rhythmic? Do you repeat the first word again and again? Repeat the last? ..... Why does this matter?
55. Information distributed with the direct purpose of promoting a certain point of view.
56. This is when you should start to pack up
57. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.
58. Identify the rhetorical appeal used:People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don't, so we should eat chocolate everyday.
59. Author gives human characteristics to something non human
60. Logos involves using..... to persuade someone.
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