Rhetoric Quiz 282 (20 MCQs)

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1. The act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing; a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view
2. Literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, thatdescribes imaginary events and people.
3. What are some types of media?
4. A cell phone is lost every second by some estimates. A 2011 survey shows that about 22% of Americans have lost a mobile phone. When a person loses their phone, they don't just lose a device that may have cost as much as $ 600, they lose phone numbers, photos, and sensitive information. If the phone isn't locked and it gets lost or stolen, someone may use it to commit identity theft. Perhaps the worst part about this is that it can be prevented. Today's smart phones have free applications that allow you to find your lost phone using GPS signals. Even if you cannot retrieve your phone, you can use these apps to delete your data so that you are less likely to become a victim of identity theft. Losing your phone feels horrible, but if you take the time to install a phone-finding app, you'll be much better prepared to deal with it.
5. The credibility of the speaker is given this rhetorical term.
6. Which of the following best defines the term rhetorical device?
7. What genre of writing provides information on a topic?
8. An argument based on credibility or ethics; it appeals to good nature
9. Restating words and phrases for emphasis .....
10. If you were writing a story about a snail crossing the road you would use a
11. Waking up earlier gives you more time to have a productive day.
12. When a cell phone rings, when the internet goes off and when a dog barks are examples of:
13. Using clues by the author to figure things out
14. These are values and beliefs the writer expects the audience to share.
15. Dear Edith, Pets should be allowed in restaurants. I brought my dog to dinner, and the waiter threw us out. He said that dogs were dirty, but my dog is cleaner than many people. I know! It's not fair-it's a ridiculous rule, and it should be changed.
16. The purpose of middle style is .....
17. "The veterinarian says that a German Shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
18. Anaphora is best described as .....
19. Figure of speech that involves the repetition of words derived from the same root
20. Examples from scientific studies