In a broad sense, 'rhetoric' refers to two things. What are they?

Analyzing language choices and specific features of a text

The speaker’s/writer’s attitude towards his or her subject matter

Facts, research, and other message elements that support a claim

Logos is used to convince the audience that what they are hearing or seeing is ________.

Well-researched, well-built, or worth their time

The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

Pathos is used in an argument to ________.

Persuade the audience to act or feel a certain way

How an audience feels or experiences a message

The credibility of the speaker.

Which of the following is not an example of how rhetoric can be used negatively?

incorrect use of figurative language

Can be demonstrated seriously or though the use of irony/comedic effect

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In a broad sense, 'rhetoric' refers to two things. What are they?
The understanding of the speaker's personal and educational background
Analyzing language choices and emotions
Emotional and psychological control
Analyzing language choices and specific features of a text
2
In the rhetorical triangle, logos refers to ________.
The message
The audience
The emotion
The researcher
3
In the rhetorical triangle, ethos refers to _________.
The message
The speaker
The audience
The editor
4
In the rhetorical triangle, pathos refers to ________.
The audience
The message
The speaker
The expert
5
Tone is ________.
The audience’s attitude towards the subject matter
The speaker’s/writer’s attitude towards his or her subject matter
Influenced by historical events or patterns
The main idea/argument/thesis of the author or speaker
6
Logos is ________.
Creativity in argument
The use of emotion to influence an audience's opinion
The speaker's credibility
Facts, research, and other message elements that support a claim
7
Logos is used to convince the audience that what they are hearing or seeing is ________.
A solution to a problem
A form of art
A marriage of creativity and facts
Well-researched, well-built, or worth their time
8
Diction is ________.
The speaker’s/writer’s attitude towards his or her subject matter
Not be overtly stated at the beginning of the rhetorical situation
Often confused with context and intention
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
9
Pathos is used in an argument to ________.
Persuade the audience to act or feel a certain way
Create a discourse
Discover how the speaker thinks
Manipulate the audience into feeling sympathy for the subject
10
Which of the following is not one of the factors through which ethos can be established?
False Claims
Celebrity Endorsement
Professionalism
Status
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Pathos is ________.
How an audience feels or experiences a message
How the speaker feels or experiences a message
The credibility of the speaker
How the speaker incorporates logic to support his/her claim
12
"Ethos" means ________ in Greek.
Ethereal
Ethics
Logic
Emotion
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Ethos is _______.
The understanding of the audience members.
The emotional appeal.
The credibility of the speaker.
The logic behind the message.
14
"Logos" means ________ in Greek.
Emotion
Location
Logic
Large
15
"Pathos" means ________ in Greek.
Logic
Emotion
Path or choice
Ethics
16
Which of the following is not an example of how rhetoric can be used negatively?
using deliberate falseness to coerce an audience
manipulating facts and figures to gain a desired outcome
incorrect use of figurative language
having all style but no substance
17
What are the 3 corners of the rhetorical triangles labeled as?
ethos, pathos, logos
ethos, piscis, logos
ethos, pathos, canis
pathos, ethos, cattus
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Tone ________.
Isn't the most influential factor of the speech
Is a distraction from the real message
Can be demonstrated seriously or though the use of irony/comedic effect
Can be innate or learned

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