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Rhetoric Quiz 77 (60 MCQs)

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1. An expression that has been overused to the extent that its freshness has worn off.
2. What is the most important aspect of a speech?A. The emotions it provokesB. How inspirational it isC. All aspects are equally importantD. The appearance of the speaker
3. In an appeal to emotion, this argument is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response to an impassioned plea or convincing story
4. "Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
5. A quick conclusion is reached due to poor evidence
6. The act of causing people to do or believe something.
7. What is Pac's purpose for including the 3rd paragraph in the speech?
8. Which of the following adjectives is NOT true about opening sentences?
9. The device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning
10. Which appeal is used in the following quote? "I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years."
11. What does the SECOND S stand for in SOAPSTone?
12. When the answer is hinted at in the question.
13. Agreeing with the opposition to show you RESPECT the views of others
14. It is the bitter, mocking tone of this that separates it from verbal irony or satire.
15. Those who are not guilty shouldn't fear giving up their rights.
16. Use values or moral standards to persuade an audience.
17. This is a specific type of parallelism in which the same word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive sentences.
18. The sun smiled and stretched as she awoke this morning.
19. You were supposed to arrive at work at 12:00 sharp ....., your boss was in a meeting and didn't notice you slip in the back.
20. A usually recurring salient (obvious) thematic element, especially a dominant idea or central theme
21. A question asked without expecting an answer
22. The nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning.
23. * Throughout the Middle Ages, rhetoric maintained the status of a science and was studied in.....
24. Which definition closely matches hyperbole?
25. Extended explanations of meaning; usually involves the denotations of words and concepts
26. ..... is a mild or pleasant term used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one.
27. Ethos establishes credibility or trust
28. Based solely on opinion
29. Greek for "character." Speakers appeal to this to demonstrate that they are credible and trustworthy to speak on a given topic. It is established by both who you are and what you say.
30. The author changed the sentence from, "He touched her." to "He caressed her. This is an example of .....
31. Incorrect assumption that one event caused another event is called .....
32. The perspective from which a story is presented
33. What is the definition of the logical fallacy, bandwagon appeal?
34. Rumors, lies, disinformation, or scare tactics are all apart of this .....
35. Which statement best describes the main claim of Oh, the Places You'll Go?
36. A commercial uses dramatic music to capture the audience's emotions. This is using an example of
37. Which rhetorical device is used?There must be strict supervision, there must be an end to speculation, there must be provision for adequate currency.
38. Identify the appeal: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury:we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery ..... We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."
39. Define:Rhetorical
40. "I am aware, that many object to the severity of my language, but is there not cause for severity?"
41. Figure of repetition that occurs when the last word or set of words in one sentence, clause, or phrase is repeated one or more times at the end of successive sentences, clauses, or phrases.
42. Repeating a word or expression while adding more detail to it, in order to emphasize a point
43. What is an editorial?
44. What role does PATHOS play in a persuasive argument?
45. Imagine Abigail, Grace, and Elijah are having a debate. What would be the purpose of their messages in this rhetorical situation?
46. When something is said or happens but the opposite is expected
47. Arguing according to the principles of correct reasoning; showing what can be expected because of what has gone before
48. Pick the term that matches the definition:the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
49. A joke using multiple-meaning words or similar sounding words
50. Trump is known for using sound imagery and rhyme.
51. What rhetorical device is used in the following advertisement: "Come TV with us"
52. A method used in writing or speaking in which language is used to influence or persuade an audience.
53. An expression of meaning that compares two unlike things.
54. The best definition for the term democracy is
55. What are the 3 elements of the Rhetorical Triangle?
56. Painful or laborious effort
57. In argument writing, the author's purpose is to:
58. "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." ..... Martin Luther King, Jr.
59. Refers to the trustworthiness of the speaker/writer. Effective persuasive strategy because when we believe that the speaker does not intend to do us harm, we will more likely listen.
60. This is the person presenting the message
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