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Rhetoric Quiz 74 (60 MCQs)

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1. The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden.
2. If someone writes a christmas story and quotes "bah humbug" is that an example of an allusion
3. Claim-Evidence-Warrant
4. Brackets, dashes or commas are used to separate phrases from the main sentence
5. Less refined than epistrophe and anaphora; very strong impact; repetition of words in succession within a SAME sentence
6. Pick the term that matches the definition:the people who watch or listen to a public event, television or radio program
7. All of the rhetorical devices contribute to the author's tone.
8. ..... is an appeal to emotion and tries to persuade by making the audience FEEL something.
9. Figure of emphasis, a single word or short phrase is set off and interrupts the sentence lending emphasis to the words on either side
10. Attracts audiences into believing that they will be part of an elite or special group if they buy a product or service or buy into an idea.
11. Read this excerpt from Common Sense:No country on the globe is so happily situated, or so internally capable of raising a fleet as America. Tar, timber, iron, and cordage are her natural produce. We need go abroad for nothing. Which words or phrases from this passage best demonstrate logos?
12. What does the writer have to identify when analyzing the occasion of a nonfiction piece?
13. The appeal to the right timing is also called .....
14. A polemic is an argument that .....
15. He is a fish in the water. This is an example of .....
16. The call to emotion is also called.
17. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
18. Rhetorical Deviceseveral parts of a sentence or several senteces expressed in similar grammatical form to show that the ideas are equal in importance ..... adds rhythm, balance, and emphasis to ideas.
19. Match the following ethos, pathos, and logos summaries based on the "Address to Congress on Women's Suffrage." speaks on behalf of women as a woman; shows sincerity
20. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "A can of coke says 'Share a Coke with your BFF." '
21. "Believe mefor mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, thatyou may believe:" is an example of Brutus' use of:
22. The person [writer or artist or presenter] who is delivering the message.
23. When analyzing a painting, what items should we pay attention to?
24. One of the devices of repetition, in which the same expression (word or words) is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences.
25. A deliberate over-exaggerationI can give you a thousandreasons why you shouldn'tbe her friend!
26. This persuasive technique uses a famous person to endorse the product (even though they are not an expert).
27. Which of the following most closely aligns with pathos?
28. Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers.
29. Which definition closely matches the definition for logical fallacy?
30. ..... audiences can be the most difficult to address since you can't be sure what they know, what they need to know, or how they'll react.
31. What is a figure of speech that is used to intentionally make a situation seem less important than it really is?
32. What part of the story develops the problem?
33. A brief reference to a real or fictitious person, place, event, or work of art.
34. When writing your answers what should you remember to do?
35. Which ancient Greek philosopher emphasized the importance of ethos, logos, and pathos in rhetoric?
36. A question asked for effect that does not actually require an answer
37. The premise of the argument supports a specific conclusion but not the one the author draws.
38. A word or phrase that links different ideas. They effectively signal a shift from one idea to another. A few commonly used words or phrases are furthermore, consequently, nevertheless, for example, etc.
39. This is the words of the text or speech; a summary of what the speaker says.
40. "Worm" and "swarm" are examples of ..... (aka an imperfect rhyme)
41. The mood of a text refers to .....
42. " ..... came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice."
43. Which rhetorical device provides emotionally charged language?
44. Rhetorical device that relies on appealing to the audience's emotions
45. "My three decades of experience in public service make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
46. Language that differs from literal meaning of words and phrases.
47. The image is an example of what text structure?
48. Failing to install new doors now will cause catastrophic damage from storms in the future.
49. Spoken or written language, including literary works; the four traditionally classified modes are description, exposition, narration and persuasion.
50. Appeals to ..... evokes listener's feelings, including sympathy for others. These types of appeals often use words that have strong positive or negative connotations. They may also refer to moral, religious, or patriotic feelings.
51. "This momentous decree came as a great beacon of light"
52. If the speaker/writer is able to demonstrate authority (credibility) and/or demonstrate shared values (morality and ethics), they are appealing to .....
53. When should a student writer use SPACECAT?
54. What is the conventional order of a sentence?
55. Coherent writing where elements are given the same grammatical form.
56. Fill in the blank: "When it comes to logos, RESEARCHED INFORMATION and EVIDENCE gives the author ..... and provides logical connections for the audience."
57. Which of the following is an epithet?
58. In rhetoric, the use of laughter, humor, irony, and satire in the confirmation or refutation of an argument; most commonly understood as clever expression, whether aggressive or harmless; that is, with or without derogatory intent toward someone or something in particular; characterized by a mocking or paradoxical quality, evoking laughter through apt phrasing.
59. What does it mean to persuade someone? (a)
60. Who is the audience in the courtroom, and what do we know about them?
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