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Rhetoric Quiz 41 (60 MCQs)

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1. From the Latin meaning "to or against the man, " this appeals to emotion rather than reason, to feeling rather than intellect; when a person's character or motive is attacked rather than the argument itself
2. An analogy is commonly used as a:
3. Bruce Wayne enjoys donning his Batman costume, answering the Commissioner's phone calls, and saving Gotham City from cruel villains like the Penguin.
4. If voting changed anything, they would've made it illegal.
5. People find it easier to remember things in ..... Therefore, when adjectives or phrases are arranged into lists of three, they are more memorable, they are emphasized, and therefore they're more persuasive.
6. The boy was standing like a statue on the sidewalk in everyone's way.
7. Which of the four appeals is someone using if they are trying to be relevant or get you to make a decision based on timing?
8. The repetition of a word at the beginning of line, clauses, or phrases.
9. Define CONCESSION
10. Repetition of a word or phrase used for emphasis at the beginning of a line
11. Represents credibility or an ethical appeal which involves persuasion by the character involved.
12. The light danced on the surface of the water,
13. What type of complex sentence is used in the text when it is mentioned that "or I beg you hard" ?
14. What is the conclusion in a syllogism based on?
15. Any defect that weakens an argument is known as .....
16. "Though [Teddy] was a good sentry, alert, ever ready to raise Cain, his favor had one flaw" (Capote 8).
17. This part of an argument accounts for the opposing view of the argument's stance.
18. In what order was the "George Washington" president of the USA?
19. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.
20. An example of pathos would be:
21. Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses. This technique is effective because it holds the audiences' attention better, makes information smaller and easier to understand, and improves coherence and consistency.
22. "You did a great job on your synthesis essay, which is surprising" is an example of
23. This persuasive technique tries to convince you that you are the only one NOT doing something. You want to join, too.
24. A reversal of position is called an .....
25. What is the term for the specialized language of a professional, occupational, or other group?
26. Use of dramas, comedies, folklore, and myths
27. The intended recipients of the speech
28. "This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the 'unalienable Rights' of 'Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." '
29. One of the major divisions of genre, it refers to fiction and nonfiction, including all of its forms
30. Which of the following is not an example of antithesis?
31. This appeal uses facts, statistics, research, and evidence in the message conveyed to the audience.
32. Persuasive Techniques Hard Evidence:
33. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers I Have a Dream on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. What is the CONTEXT of his speech?
34. "And" and "So" are examples of AWUBIS words.
35. This is a conclusion that assumes that if 'A' occurred after 'B' then 'B' must have caused 'A.'
36. Rhetoric is a skill which can be learned and improved with practice.
37. The non-literal, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning. This may involve ideas or emotions we connect with a word.
38. ..... is the person for whom a writer writes, or composer composes. A writer uses a particular style of language, tone, and content according to what he knows about his ..... In simple words, ..... refers to the spectators, listeners, and intended readers of a writing, performance, or speech.
39. Hurry up, gray beard!
40. Which of the following words mean "overly concerned about accuracy and detail" ?
41. The purposeful omission of conjunctions in a sentence.
42. This fallacy compares minor misdeeds with major atrocities.
43. In the beginning, what image does the narrator describe that represents the problem(s) he plans to resolve?
44. The person or people to whom the argument is addressed; should consider their interests and concerns
45. "Water, water, everywhere And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, And not a drop to drink"
46. Taps into people's compassion (feelings) for others.
47. This is included in the rhetorical situation. It is the listener, viewer, or reader of a text or performance; it is important to note that there may be multiple ..... s.
48. The words "we" and "us" can be utilized as an ethical appeal.
49. Match the definition with the fallacy: "inference based on little to no evidence/stereotyping"
50. "All is fair in love and war. Beggars can't be choosers." These are examples of what?
51. Angry I am, happy I am not!
52. Reasoning from General to Specific
53. A terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or a moral principle.
54. Brief references to a person, an event, or a place (real or fictitious) or to a work of art.
55. What terms must be in the missing premise from the following enthymeme?Carbon is a heavy element, so it is stardust.
56. A stylistic device that can be defined as the repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences.
57. Two strongly contrasting ideas, expressed using parallel structure, are placed side by side
58. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
59. The emotions associated with a word.
60. Can include alliteration) when the author repeats a word or phrase for emphasis in their argument .....
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