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Rhetoric Quiz 69 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is the purpose of rhetorical questions?
2. Rhetoric is designed to see the ..... of persuasion in each case.
3. When authors catalogue something, they create a .....
4. In a syllogism, what is the second step after the general statement?
5. Logical reasons, facts, statistics, and expert testimony
6. "You must obey the law because it's illegal to break the law."
7. There is nothing nutritionally redemptive about biscuits and gravy, and for that reason I'm sure the idea for the dish was conceived by Satan or at least one of his cronies in the first place.
8. The person or group who creates a text
9. Which rhetorical technique best supports the appeal, pathos?
10. What do we refer to as the reason why a speaker is conveying a message?
11. Logos is based on
12. One's intention or objective in a speech or piece of writing
13. A statement that says less than it means; often used for comedic effect
14. The movie scene focuses on a band of zombies creeping up on a peaceful, moonlit town.
15. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin."
16. It's so fluffy, I'm gonna die!
17. How do we define an "ad hominem" logical fallacy?
18. Which set of words from "The Gettysburg Address" create pathos?
19. Used to divide distinct but related sentence components, such as clauses, in which the second elaborates on the first, or to introduce a list, quotation or speech
20. "Hear the mellow wedding bells" - "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. (this example has a repetition of vowel sounds between different consonants which is an example of a ..... )
21. It is about the stand of several editors from different schools on a common issue published on their respective school papers at the same time.
22. "In company with our braves allies ..... you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world." What is the purpose of the juxtaposition?
23. When is Nicki's birthday?
24. 25% of car accidents are the result of cell phone usage. 11 teens die from texting and driving every day.This sentence is an example of
25. The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
26. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; there was darkness, there was light.
27. This means to appeal to an audience's emotions.
28. "To think on death it is a misery, To think on life it is a vanity;to think on the world verily it is, to think that here man hath no perfect bliss.' Peachum
29. A question posed for effect or to make a point, often not requiring an actual answer.
30. Statesmen, writers, and oratorswho vigorouslydebated freedom, .....
31. The use of argument (whether through words, images, sounds, etc.) to persuade an audience.
32. How does the use of pathos appeal to the emotions of the audience in a speech?
33. Which of the following is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?
34. Which word in the following text most enhances the bossy tone?"Michael told her to get down from the ladder now or there would be consequences."
35. 11 A recent trend .....
36. A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by "like" or "as"
37. Topic sentences should .....
38. The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color.
39. What is the difference between arguments and fights, according to the notes?
40. Relating to the dictonary or literal meaning of a word.
41. What is the controlling idea? The fact that electronic computers are now used for data processing has led the general public to believe that it is a mysterious, complicated science and that the computers are giant brains. Both of these ideas are false. A computer is basically just a high-speed adding machine that performs the functions it is told to. If the input data are varied even a little, the computer is unable to operate until it is programmed to accept the variations. The business operations it performs are impressive only because of the extremely high speed of manipulation, but most of these operations have been used for decades. Unlike man, the computer performs repetitive calculations without getting tired or bored.
42. Which rhetorical device is used? Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.
43. Choose the correct term for the following definition:The subject, purpose, audience, occasion, or situation in which writing or speaking occurs.
44. An appeal to logic andreasoning
45. Using strongly contrasting words, images, or ideas
46. Identify the rhetorical appeal in this example:One study found that organic chicken contained 38% more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
47. What should you include in your speech's introduction
48. Figure of explication in which two things that share at least one attribute are explicitly associated with each other; an overt comparison between two unlike things as though they were similar ..... usually with the words "like" or "as" .
49. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
50. What are the ways audiences can be identified?
51. Figure of balance in which two ideas contrast, usually through parallel structure; a contrasting of opposing ideas in adjacent phrases, clauses, or sentences. It creates a definite and systematic relationship between ideas. Ex. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose" -Jim Elliot "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" -Neil Armstrong
52. Which of the following appeals to the reader's sense of intellect?
53. The prevailing atmosphere or emotion of a work is the-
54. Natasha tried holding her breath, chewing a piece of gum, and poking her belly, but she could not quiet her empty stomach, which rumbled during the chemistry exam.
55. Type of Appeal:Donate just $ 1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch!
56. Repetition of a key word over successive phrases or clauses."We will have difficult times. We've had difficult times in the past. and we will have difficult times in the future." Robert F. Kennedy's Eulogy for Martin luther King, Jr. (1968)
57. Pathos is an argument based on
58. This liteary technique uses words that appeal to your senses
59. Arguments in which the speaker claims to be an expert or relies on information provided by experts ..... Example: "9 out of 10 doctors recommend ..... "
60. What type of rhetorical appeal is this?"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
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