Rhetoric Quiz 408 (20 MCQs)

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1. The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of rhetorical devices.

Correct Answer: C) Rhetoric.

2. Laudatory

Correct Answer: C) Expressing or conferring praise.

3. "Deafening silence"What rhetorical devise is used?

Correct Answer: B) Oxymoron.

4. Authors use ..... to develop their purpose.

Correct Answer: D) Rhetoric.

5. An observation that contains a general truth is called .....

Correct Answer: A) Aphorism.

6. Contrasting relationshipbetween two ideas. "That's one small step forman, one giant leap formankind.

Correct Answer: A) Antithesis.

7. Implied or suggested meaning of a word because of its association in the reader's mind.

Correct Answer: B) Connotation.

8. Explain what PURPOSE means.

Correct Answer: B) What is the writer/speaker hoping to accomplish by putting this out in the world (Persuade, inform, entice, etc.).

9. "Are you serious right now?" is an example of .....

Correct Answer: C) Rhetorical Question.

10. This rhetorical appeal uses emotion

Correct Answer: C) Pathos.

11. Which symbol represents ethos?

Correct Answer: B) Hand.

12. What part of the story is the problem resolved?

Correct Answer: B) Resolution.

13. Argues an individual must accept or reject an argument because "everyone else" is ..... it is similar to peer pressure.

Correct Answer: C) Bandwagon Technique.

14. I had a ton of chores!

Correct Answer: B) Hyperbole.

15. Repetition of initial consonant sounds is .....

Correct Answer: C) Alliteration.

16. An allusion is used to .....

Correct Answer: D) Refer or compare to a well known event or figure.

17. We must wait to hear from the crown until we make any further decisions.

Correct Answer: A) Metonymy.

18. Which rhetorical device is concerned with the quality of time?

Correct Answer: D) Weather.

19. You have been poorly treated. You have been taken advantage of. Now is the time to take action.

Correct Answer: B) Pathos.

20. What did Cicero mean by "memory" ?A. Being able to remember the facts of your case

Correct Answer: B) Being able to memorize your speech.