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Rhetoric Quiz 78 (60 MCQs)

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1. This means to leave out conjunctions in a series of phrases. For example, Caesar said, "I came, I saw, I conquered." This is much more emphatic then saying, "I came, and I saw, and then I conquered." The emphasis is placed on the important concepts/words.
2. Which of the following is the correct definition for a critique
3. Same word/phrase at the BEGINNING of a series of clauses
4. This rhetorical technique is repeating the same word or phrase throughout an entire text.
5. The topic of the text. What the text is about.
6. Who invented rhetoric? (a)
7. Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
8. Which of the following is a rhetorical device?
9. An appeal that evokes a cognitive and rational response about the subject using reason, facts, and evidence.
10. Being most evident or apparent
11. This appeal used logical thinking to explain a point. For example, If this ..... then that ..... will happen. If you don't want bad breath then you should brush your teeth"
12. Type of appeal:"By donating fifty cents a day ..... your child can have clean drinking water ..... "
13. What is the purpose of logos in rhetoric?
14. True or False-The author and speaker are the same.
15. A technique where the writer makes a statement that is too broad to prove
16. The use of both repetition and parallel structure creates a device known as:
17. This rhetorical technique builds an argument around the idea that if one thing happens, another thing will occur.
18. "Why is it that countries which we call 'strong' are so powerful in creating wars but so weak in bringing peace?" is an example of what rhetoric tool?
19. What is the technique of using language effectively and persuasively?
20. Which of these is NOT a consideration in Rhetorical Situation?
21. What term describes the purposeful choice of language?
22. An argument that begins with a generalization and proceeds to examples and supporting facts
23. The law of gravity is certain no matter where you are in the world. If you drop something, it will fall at the same rate, guaranteed. No one has been able to prove otherwise.
24. When children read Oh, the Places You'll Go, they are considered the
25. How was the 1% Perpetuity deal done between the McDonalds Brothers & Ray
26. "My parents were firm believers that children should be seen & not heard" is an example of
27. Existing but hidden
28. Choose the word that has a negative connotation to complete the sentence. It made me feel .....
29. Based on the article, there has been a decline in students getting summer jobs due to busy study and school schedules.
30. What type of reasoning takes a set of observations and creates a theory to explain them?
31. The place filled by a replacement or substitute
32. Showing what can be expected because of what has happened before ..... Example:When it rains, the ground gets wet. You walk outside and your driveway is wet; therefore, it must have rained.
33. Evaluating, analyzing, and describing elements of a rhetorical situation (ex. Using SPACECAT) in order to determine how these impacted the success of failure of an argument is called .....
34. Your argument is about brushing your teeth. A good example of ethos for your evidence would be .....
35. Rhetorical appeal concerned with how to reach an audience emotionally
36. What is an appeal to common practice?
37. "The setting forth of events that have occurred or might have occurred." is the Ad Herennium's definition of which element of Arrangement?
38. Maybe I can swim five or ten more minutes ..... Remember what Dr. Keatinge said:once your temperature starts to drop, it will drop very fast ..... This is the place where people make mistakes ..... when they push too far into the unknown. This thought while Lynne Cox is swimming is an example of:
39. I want to speak not to the CEOs but to the secretaries of the company; not to the senators but to the janitors; not to those who were lucky enough to be ushered into this beautiful space today but those who stood in line for hours waiting to get in. And to those of you who are outside who did not get in ..... this is your day ..... Jennifer Granholm, "Remembering Rosa Parks" What is Granholm's most likely purpose for including this passage in her speech "Remembering Rosa Parks" ?
40. Conjunctions are used repeatedly in quick succession
41. Prove the validity of an idea or point of view by presenting sound reasoning, discussion that thoroughly convinces the reader; opinions and proposals
42. Select the text where the author's tone is positive:
43. What is the following an example of:Withdrawal of U.S. troops will become like salted peanuts to the American public; the more U.S. troops come home, the more will be demanded.
44. What are the three types of rhetorical appeals?
45. To ..... is to change someone's actions or beliefs through reasoning or argument.
46. What is the definition of bias?
47. Speakers appeal to this to emotionally motivate their audience. More specific appeals to this might play on the audience's values, desires, and hopes, on the one hand, or fears and prejudices, on the other.
48. If someone is using an "anecdote" to persuade, what are they doing?
49. "My signature is no John Hancock, " would be an example of .....
50. The three Rhetorical Appeals
51. What Rhetorical Appeal is used here? "You will never be satisfied in life if you don't seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"
52. He had the heart of a lamb he had the hide of a wolf.
53. A figure of speech featuring a phrase that utilizes negative wording or terms to express a positive assertion or statement.
54. The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginnings of words
55. A brief reference to a person, place, event, or passage in a work of literature or the Bible assumed to be sufficiently well known to be recognized by the reader
56. Choose A, B, or C
57. What is the definition of author's purpose?
58. Which of the following options below has the following definition:saying one thing and meaning another verbal, situational, dramatic
59. A speaker's or writer's choice of words-they can be formal, informal, colloquial, full of slang, poetic, etc.
60. What is the definition of exaggeration?
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