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Rhetoric Quiz 377 (20 MCQs)

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1. According to Aristotle, what is the most persuasive method of speech?
2. The persona adopted by the author to deliver his or her message; may or may not actually be the same person as the author.
3. The audience was impressed by the ..... the young girl used in her speech.
4. What is the most important aspect of the major and minor premise of a syllogism?
5. Intentionally exaggerating a characteristic of something to draw more attention to it.
6. This type of editorial explains the significance of a special day
7. What is this an example of: "I have stood still and stopped the sound of feet" Acquainted with the Night by Robert Frost
8. Which rhetorical device is being used when the audience is determining whether or not the speaker is a decent human being or good person:
9. "Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now it is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
10. Figure of emphasis in which a single word or short phrase, usually interrupting normal speech, is used to lend emphasis to the words on either side of the figure. Typical examples include:infact, of course to be sure indeed, I suppose, I hope, you know, you see, clearly, in any event, in effect, certainly, remarkably.
11. According to Aristotle, what is an "artless" proof?
12. Which rhetorical device is being used when the audience feels compelled to agree with the speaker because of the facts that are presented:
13. Implied comparison achieved through a figurative use of words; the word is used not in its literal sense, but in one comparable to it.
14. Which appeal does an effective speaker rely upon?
15. What do you use when you want to use a passage from the author and put it in your own words?
16. Which appeal evokes a rational, reasonable response?
17. TRUE OR FALSE:Tone is the attitude our audience has toward our arguments.
18. What is the overall purpose of this speech?
19. A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable; an object is a symbolic representation of something abstract
20. All citizens in the United States of America need to apply for a passport before [ ..... ] travel outside of the US.
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