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Rhetoric Quiz 407 (20 MCQs)

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1. Repetition of the same letter or sound within nearby words. Most often, repeated initial consonants
2. A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. They can be historical, literary, religious, topical, or mythical. There are many more possibilities, and a work may simultaneously use multiple layers.Ex. "Plan ahead:it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark" -Richard Cushing
3. Statements by people who are considered experts in their field
4. What is this an example of: "The data is perfectly clear:this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
5. What is the contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant called?
6. Read this line from Patrick Henry's speech:We have petitioned-we have remonstrated-we have supplicated-we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. What is the primary emotion he appeals to here?
7. Identify the appeal: "History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
8. Never and everybody are examples of
9. Which of the three RHETORICAL APPEALS is this? "As a world-renowned bird expert, let me share my reasons for saving the penguins with you."
10. This refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. This can involve, but is not limited to repetition of a grammatical element such as a preposition or verbal phrase.
11. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair"
12. Where was the first democracy established?
13. A pattern in writing in which words and phrases are similar in structure, one echoing another.
14. Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position. He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."
15. One that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion based on strong evidence
16. The repetition of a consonant sound within or at the end of a series of words.
17. We went to the basketball game; you went to the football game.
18. Writing that is not meant to be taken literally; often used for the purpose of creative flourishes
19. What is the purpose of parallelism in writing?
20. Another word for word choice
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