Rhetoric Quiz 125 (20 MCQs)

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1. The boy was standing like a statue on the sidewalk in everyone's way.
2. Which of the four appeals is someone using if they are trying to be relevant or get you to make a decision based on timing?
3. The repetition of a word at the beginning of line, clauses, or phrases.
4. Define CONCESSION
5. Repetition of a word or phrase used for emphasis at the beginning of a line
6. Represents credibility or an ethical appeal which involves persuasion by the character involved.
7. The light danced on the surface of the water,
8. What type of complex sentence is used in the text when it is mentioned that "or I beg you hard" ?
9. What is the conclusion in a syllogism based on?
10. Any defect that weakens an argument is known as .....
11. "Though [Teddy] was a good sentry, alert, ever ready to raise Cain, his favor had one flaw" (Capote 8).
12. This part of an argument accounts for the opposing view of the argument's stance.
13. In what order was the "George Washington" president of the USA?
14. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.
15. An example of pathos would be:
16. Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses. This technique is effective because it holds the audiences' attention better, makes information smaller and easier to understand, and improves coherence and consistency.
17. "You did a great job on your synthesis essay, which is surprising" is an example of
18. This persuasive technique tries to convince you that you are the only one NOT doing something. You want to join, too.
19. A reversal of position is called an .....
20. What is the term for the specialized language of a professional, occupational, or other group?