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Rhetoric Quiz 67 (60 MCQs)

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1. Shows how the author feels about the subject or topic.
2. A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other, suggesting some similarity. It makes writing more vivid, imaginative, thought provoking, and meaningful.
3. An appeal to trust and morals
4. What is the best definition of rhetoric?
5. "not following;" refers to an abrupt change in grammatical or syntactical structure; an error in grammar yet can be used to dramatize a speaker's passion or confusion
6. Sentence structure. Length, punctuation, speed and emphasis is .....
7. "This terrible situation has only gotten worse since you arrived."
8. What term is used to describe a category of art, such as literature or film, defined by its style and theme?
9. Symbols are a human construction
10. Relaxation; relief
11. Which of these is an example of restatement?
12. True or false:limitation is a verb.
13. A Work Cited page includes
14. Literature that evokes aconcentrated imaginative awareness ofexperience or a specific emotionalresponse through language chosenand arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm (to create imagery).
15. "If my years as a soldier taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
16. Du Bois describes an image to help the reader visualize racial separation. What image is used for this purpose?
17. A special form of understatement, where the surface denial serves, through ironic contrast, to reinforce the underlying assertion.
18. The speaker is perceived as having credibility
19. An overview that only includes information and does NOT include any opinions or judgments
20. We CameWe SawWe ConqueredThe above is an example of:
21. Presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end; independent clause is preceded by a phrase or clause that cannot stand alone; much stronger sentence than the loose sentence
22. Meanings of words are the opposite of their usual meanings ..... Example:Paying ahead for parking and arriving and seeing that parking is free
23. Choose the correct answer:An appeal based on the character of the speaker is called .....
24. The attitude of the author towards the subject; this attitude may shift or change over the course of a text.
25. Which of the following passages uses the word "meanwhile" correctly?
26. It is an editorial wherein the editor argues in order to convince or persuade the reader to accept his stand on the issue.
27. The following is an example of which rhetorical device:Chocolate is my Achilles heel; I just cannot resist it.
28. Two words that contradict themselves
29. "The proof of her innocence was obvious:she was 3, 000 miles away at the time of the crime" is an example of
30. Judical rhetoric is also called ''legislative"
31. What are two ways you can analyze a text for its tone?
32. Ethos is an argument based on
33. The state of being denied a due privilege by a government
34. The three considerations of a rhetorical appeal
35. A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic relief and/or ridicule
36. Who is the intended audience of this documentary?
37. "Stop texting and driving today. You can make a difference. It's the right thing to do."
38. "The data is perfectly clear:our company has consistently made money year-over-year, even despite a bad economy."
39. This is a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of the same word, phrase or sentence.
40. To the people of the fallacy
41. Which of the following Greek philosophers defined rhetoric as "the available means of persuasion"
42. Which 4th Century Greek philosopher divided the means of persuasion, into three appeals, which are commonly known as Ethos, Logos, and Pathos?
43. WHAT BRANCH OF THE MILITARY IS MRS. FIGUEROA IN?
44. A figure of speech in which two successive phrases or clauses are parallel in syntax, but reverse the order of the analogous words. Ex. "The land was ours before we were the land's" -Robert Frost (N, V, Pro:Pro, V, N).
45. Using emotional language or images to persuade the audience, without providing logical reasoning or evidence. (a)
46. Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and laughed.
47. Repetition of the same sound beginning several words in sequence.
48. What is this an example of:I have been one acquainted with the night.I have walked out in rain-and back in rain.I have outwalked the furthest city light.I have looked down the saddest city lane.I have passed by the watchman on his beatAnd dropped my eyes, unwilling to explain.
49. Pretending to omit something by drawing attention to it is called .....
50. What is author's purpose?
51. A comparison between two objects without using the words like or as.
52. Which appeal uses EMOTION to persuade?
53. Which two things are being compared in this sentence:Jimmy tried to help her, but when he got to his feet, his legs were jello.
54. A figure of speech in which a comparison or analogy is made between two seemingly unlike things, as in the phrase "evening of life."
55. "Let a man acknowledge his obligations to himself, his family, his country, and his God."
56. ..... we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream
57. Which of the following questions would be helpful when considering design?
58. The circumstances in which writing or speaking occurs and the emerging aim or overarching goal that underlies many of the speaker's decisions.
59. The action of reasoning systematically in support of an idea
60. Our captain's ..... plan would allow us to sneak around the enemy and capture the objective without a problem.
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