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Rhetoric Quiz 75 (60 MCQs)

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1. Which rhetorical appeal is the following passage?"Them that will not confess will hang!"
2. What is the rhetorical device in this example?A boyfriend begs his girlfriend to stay with him, claiming "If you really love me, you'll give me time to change my ways."
3. You should always consider if an argument is persuasive and .....
4. The first C in SPACECAT stands for:
5. If either the major or minor premise of a syllogism is untrue then what happens to the conclusion?
6. Pathos relies on ..... to make an argument.
7. What is the purpose of logos in persuasion?
8. Post hoc fallacy
9. Rhetorical appeal used to appeal to an audience's sense of logical reasoning
10. When an object or idea is representative of a higher and more complex significance in the text. (dove = peace, rose = love, broken mirror = separation)
11. The person who the rhetorical triangle is attributed to is:
12. The repetition of the same word or phrase at the END of successive clauses.
13. Definition:Multilink
14. Tells a story or recounts a series of events
15. "Bittersweet moment"What rhetorical devise is used?
16. The quotation below is what type of appeal? "I was a campaign manager eight years ago; I know what difference that kind of effort and that kind of commitment made."
17. Refers to the spectators, listeners, and intended readers of a writing, performance, or speech.
18. A prejudiced or preconceived notion that prevents a person from approaching a topic in a neutral or objective way. It typically has a negative connotation.
19. What is the following an example of:he was brave. he was bold. he was selfless
20. What is the main characteristic of a well-written parody?
21. A defensible assertion; a statement that you try to prove
22. A genre of writing that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to critique or comment on social issues or human nature.
23. A 1994 survey concluded that only18 percent of American colleges required at least one philosophy course.Which choice most effectively sets up the information that follows?
24. What is the purpose of using pathos in persuasive writing?
25. The Greek philosopher who outlined the three concepts of rhetoric was named
26. Using a celebrity endorsement:
27. The deadline is in two days, so let's get started right away.
28. A word or group of words that completes the linking verb and renames the subject of the sentence Ex. The woman in a doctor.
29. By employing the hundreds of little tricks and techniques a person with Parkinson's learns
30. "You have a responsibility to do something"
31. The person who is giving a speech or trying to persuade an intended audience.
32. If you are really passionate about something, it's okay to just makeup facts to persuade someone?
33. The perspective from which the text is developed.
34. "According to the latest research findings, implementing renewable energy sources would not only reduce carbon emissions but also create a substantial number of new jobs in the energy sector." Which rhetoric is used?
35. What is the denotation of the word "immature" ?
36. Fill in the blank:When we talk about ....., we might look for powerful vocabulary, but we also consider figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.
37. The use of the same word more than once for emphasis
38. An appeal to emotions.Choose the rhetorical appeal that best fits the definition above.
39. If a speaker asks a question in the middle of a speech, it's probably
40. The following excerpt has which rhetorical devices ( The Sky was painted with beautiful fall colors and clouds as white as a cotton ball. )
41. Which of the following is the best example of an allusion?
42. A seemingly contradictory or absurd statement that may actually express some truth.
43. What is occasion?
44. A joking use of a word sounding the same as another
45. An object or source of terror or dread
46. Contrasting ideas presented in a grammatically balanced statement
47. What did Cicero mean by "delivery" ?
48. Which rhetorical devices uses personal stories?
49. "We pledge" -this phrase repeated six times throughout a passage to emphasize honor and unity
50. Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $ 59.95. What is the author's purpose?
51. This form of appeal deals with the use of facts, research, reasoning, and logic.
52. This writer is appealing to the audience by displaying patriotism or showing that their interest is for the good of society. Which appeal are they attempting to use?
53. When a writer appeals to readers' emotions (often through pathos) to excite and involve them in the argument.
54. Moment in time for action
55. An oxymoron is similar to a .....
56. A simile is a compares one object to another using like or as.
57. A story in which the Characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation
58. Benjamin Banneker:Which phrase DOES NOT mean the same as the others?
59. A drastic overstatement
60. A petition or request
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