Rhetoric Quiz 8 (20 MCQs)

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1. The couple had an argument over where to eat for dinner.
2. Ray Kroc began his career in the restaurant industry as a:
3. The building was pretty ugly and a little big for its surroundings.-John Steinbeck
4. Any argument that includes logical and relevant evidence (researched data, facts, statistics, events, etc.) This defines which rhetorical appeal?
5. Chose the device that matches the definition. "brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance."
6. A statement that seems contradictory but in reality expresses a possible truth
7. A device in which words, sounds, and ideas are used more than once to enhance rhythm and to create emphasis.
8. Figurative language in which non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities.
9. An allusion refers only to movies
10. An appeal to the audience's emotions
11. Which argument would use the following words to change a person's perspective of a topic:I have been a lawyer for 25 years and have won 95% of my cases in this matter.
12. The repetition of the first consonant sound, occurring close together in a series. Example: "But a better butter makes a better batter."
13. This rhetorical appeal uses credibility
14. "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."
15. Figure of repetition that occurs when the last word or terms in one sentence, clause, or phrase is/are repeated at or very near the beginning of the next sentence, clause, or phrase.
16. -is when a word associated with something is used to refer to the thing itself.-is when the word for a part of something is used to refer to the whole thing, or less commonly, the word for a whole is used to refer to a part.
17. Busted Broken BlackenedIs an example of what?
18. The line "our mind's eye and our eye's mind see the world they want to" (Zoboi 9) in Punching the Air is an example of:
19. "Lazy" is an example of what?
20. Lesson-26:Analyzing Rhetorical Devices Question 1:A reference in a work of literature to a character, place, or situation from history, music, or another work of literature.