Rhetoric Quiz 409 (20 MCQs)

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1. What does kairos refer to in rhetoric?
2. If a student starts an email to their teacher with YO, fool why you do this to me, B? they are not considering this part of the rhetorical situation
3. A strategy where an author repeats a sequence of words at the beginning of neighboring clauses creating emphasis. Examples: "I came, I saw, and I conquered." "My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration." "I want my money right now, right here, all right?"
4. Information from a credible person, usually someone with degrees, employment, and/or experience is considered evidence that is .....
5. A group of the most wealthy and privileged
6. The reason the author wrote the text; a specific thing the author wants the audience to take with them.
7. ..... Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.
8. What is the figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words?
9. "The sky looked like an artist's canvas."
10. ID the preposition:Migos are on top of the world even though I can't understand what they are saying.
11. She is not unlike her mother.
12. What is the effect of the metaphor:"I have the heart and stomach of a king"
13. What is the art of persuasion?
14. Rhetorical Devicean obvious, intended exaggeration
15. When was the 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered?
16. I am so tired I can sleep for a year.Which device is this?
17. This technique attempts to use emotions to manipulate how the audience feels about the argument presented.
18. He installed the new wireless cable in the television room.
19. An allusion is a reference to a well-known .....
20. Comparing two different things using like or as