Which of these is an example of verbal irony?

A student who fails a test says, “Wow, I’m a genius!”

What is the main goal of rhetoric?

To persuade, inform, or entertain an audience

What is an example of ethos?

"As a lawyer with 20 years of experience, I can say this law is unfair."

What is the purpose of satire?

To criticize or expose problems in society using humor or exaggeration

Why is satire an important tool in literature?

It allows writers to expose problems and make people think

How is Shrek’s "Welcome to Duloc" scene an example of satire?

It mocks how fake and overly perfect society and kingdoms can be

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Module 4 - Rhetoric and Satire Review

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1
Which rhetorical appeal uses logic and facts to persuade the audience?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Satire
2
Which of these is an example of verbal irony?
A student who fails a test says, “Wow, I’m a genius!”
A character is being followed but doesn’t know it
A fire station burns down
A police officer gets arrested
3
What is the main goal of rhetoric?
To tell a fictional story
To make people angry
To confuse the audience
To persuade, inform, or entertain an audience
4
What rhetorical appeal focuses on emotions?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
5
What is an example of ethos?
"If we don’t act now, the whole system will collapse!"
"Studies show that students who study for 30 minutes a night score higher"
"Imagine the pain of losing everything you love."
"As a lawyer with 20 years of experience, I can say this law is unfair."
6
What is the purpose of satire?
To tell a serious story about history
To entertain people with funny jokes
To make fun of people just for fun
To criticize or expose problems in society using humor or exaggeration
7
Why is satire an important tool in literature?
It helps people learn history in a fun way
It makes people laugh and have fun
It allows writers to expose problems and make people think
It is a way to create fictional characters
8
What rhetorical device is being used in the phrase: "We must fight! We must rise! We must act now!"
Repetition
Hyperbole
Simile
Pathos
9
Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker says, "As a doctor, I can assure you this treatment works"?
Ethos
Satire
Logos
Pathos
10
How is Shrek’s "Welcome to Duloc" scene an example of satire?
It is a happy song welcoming visitors
It mocks how fake and overly perfect society and kingdoms can be
It is a historical reenactment of medieval times
It is a song about the king’s power

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