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Eng. 11 Semester 1 Final Exam
Eng. 11 Semester 1 Final Exam
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Pathos appeals to _________.
ethics.
logic.
strictly the facts.
emotions.
2
The student took a__________ approach, focusing on realistic solutions for the project.
asinine
megalomania
acuity
pragmatic
3
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
4
Lincoln's kindly, story-telling persona belied what a ______ politician he was.
pensive
incisive
canny
asinine
5
The young couple had their attorney ____ the contract before they would sign it.
ruminate
concocted
peruse
apprised
6
What is a
metaphor
?
A figure of speech that compares two things without using "like" or "as".
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as".
7
The
resolution
of a short story is
the best part of the story
when the conflict ends
when the antagonist defeats the protagonist
the falling action
8
Define the rhetorical device
simile
.
Representing one thing as another without using like or as
An exaggeration
Giving human characteristics to somethingnon-human
A comparison of two things using “like” or “as”
9
The ______ details of his dishonesty ruined the ambassador's public image.
astute
unsavory
sinister
zenith
10
Ethos appeals to __________.
emotion.
our inner thoughts.
credibility.
logic.
11
Characterization
in literature is
the overall emotional quality of a work
the total picture of a character
the time and place in a piece of literature
the way a character smells
12
What is
situational
irony?
When what is said is different than what is meant
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
none of the above
13
The ________ grin on her face hinted that she was planning another harmless but mischievous prank on her friends.
impish
astute
pragmatic
unsavory
14
The detective's _________ observations helped solve the case in record time.
viable
canny
astute
zenith
15
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
16
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
17
For his demeanor, Beth _______ that her brother wished to be left alone.
viable
surmised
callous
cognizant
18
What is
dramatic
irony?
When you expect one thing to happen but the unexpected does
When a character says one thing but means another.
When an event contradicts the reader's expectations
When the audience knows something the characters do not
19
In analyzing the rhetorical context associated with a situation, the speaker or reader should consider
all of the above
Social context
Historical context
Cultural context
20
______ is the hallmark of a sound investment strategy.
Prudence
Pragmatic
Canny
Hard work
21
The
falling action
of a short story is when...
involves a struggle between two opposing forces
climax has been reached and conflict are resolved
is where the characters and setting are established.
the highest or most intense point in the development
22
What is
verbal
irony?
something other than what is expected happens
saying other than what is meant (sarcasm)
main idea or message
audiences know things the characters do not
23
While today an underdog and crowd favorite, at the ____ of his powers, Tiger Wood dominated professional golf.
zenith
viable
asinine
infamous
24
What is the rhetorical situation?
The intended goal or value of a text
The purpose, audience, and context surrounding a text
The study and art of communicating effectively
The reader of a text
25
Considering the rhetorical situation,
exigence
means:
The title of the work
Why the author is writing about the subject
What the author is seeking from the audience
How the subject is presented to the audience
26
What is
personification
?
phrase meaning is different from its literal expression
comparing 2 objects & saying one IS another
gives human characteristics to non-humans things
the use of descriptive words calling on any of the 5 senses
27
While the young are prone to rashness, the old are more _________.
circumspect
pragmatic
unsavory
impish
28
What is
onomatopoeia
?
repeating of the beginning sounds in words
word that imitates the sound it represents
phrase meaning is different from its literal expression
an over-exaggeration
29
To receive a driver's license you must demonstrate your visual ______.
acuity
prudence
astute
probity
30
The rhetorical device of
imagery
is used for what?
to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind
to ask thought-provoking questions that engage the reader.
to change the reader's mind quickly
to create interesting comparisons
31
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
32
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
33
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Pathos
Ethos
Logos
34
The abandoned house had a __________ atmosphere that made everyone hesitate to go inside.
astute
callous
sinister
unsavory
35
What is the
climax
of a short story?
ties up loose ends in the story
is the peak of the tension as the conflict is resolved
involves a series of complications
introduces the conflict
36
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
37
A
parody
is
when someone tries to convience you to change your mind.
when someone imitates something in a funny way
when you use the same color throughout a painting
when someone tries to create something brand new
38
What are
allusions?
always symbols
visions
references
mirages
39
Germany began to lose the Second World War when Hitler's _____ caused him to ignore or overrule his general staff.
sinister
megalomania
cognizant
zenith
40
_______ of what the pitcher was about to throw, the center fielder confidently swung the bat.
Callous
Cognizant
Impish
Canny
41
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
42
In a rhetorical situation, PURPOSE is…
the goal you want to achieve
the choice of words that you will use
the people that must be persuaded
the situation that triggers the action
43
What is the
intended audience
of an argumentative text?
The people the author wants to convince.
Adults
Kids
Anyone reading the argumentative text
44
What is an
oxymoron
?
Words beginning with the same letter or sound
two words totally opposite in meanings
Two contrasting nouns
A descriptive word
45
Logos is geared toward a ____________.
logical appeal.
ethical appeal.
personal appeal.
emotional appeal
46
What is juxaposition?
Expression of one’s meaning
Placing two elements side by side for contrast or comparison
Exaggeration
Brief and indirect reference
47
What is the
CONTEXT
in a rhetorical situation?
The culture in which a text is created
The situation which generates the need for communication
The physical location where the writing happens
The main goal of a text or communication
48
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
49
Bluffing is only a _____ poker strategy if you can remain impassive.
viable
unsavory
acclaim
asinine
50
The 1919 White Sox are _______ for accepting bribes to throw the World Series.
egotist
infamous
unsavory
canny
51
Setting foot on the ____ of Mt. Everest is widely considered the zenith of mountaineering.
astute
surmised
pinnacle
infamous
52
The villain's _____ smile sent chills down everyone's spine, hinting at his dark intentions.
sinister
pinnacle
viable
impish
53
What is the
intent
of satire?
To bring attention to writing techniques.
To organize revolutions.
To be made for only the sake of humor.
To bring attention to the vices and follys (foolishness) of humans.
54
What does
caricature
mean?
A picture of an animal that is from a certain part of Asia.
A picture/descrip./etc that is very exaggerated.
Giving objects or animals human traits.
A dynamic or round character who changes through the story.
55
In a rhetorical situation the
SUBJECT
refers to
the tone
the thesis statement
the topic matter of the piece as a whole
the precipitant event
56
Name the types of rhetorical appeals?
ethos
logos
purpose
pathos
57
Use of
imagery
demonstrates what type of rhetorical device.
Ethos
Logos
Ethos and Logos
Pathos
58
Which of these is an example of an
allusion
?
he is 10 times stronger than the Incredible Hulk
she is faster than Speedy Gonzalez
hes a real Romeo with the ladies
all of the above
59
Ethos, pathos, or logos?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
60
In a rhetorical analysis, you need to understand the rhetorical situation - especially the speaker's
PURPOSE
.
True
False
61
High-speed chases, while captivating news, show a _____ disregard for public safety and should be avoided.
callous
infamous
cognizant
nefarious
62
What is the
exposition
in a short story?
The turning point in a story
The first sentence
The conclusion
Where the characters and setting are established
63
Who is the
AUDIENCE
in a rhetorical situation?
The people who support the author as they write.
To whom an author specifically writes.
All of the above.
Anyone who could possible read the author's text.
64
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
65
Who is the
intended
audience?
Adults who smoke and are often around children.
Children of smokers.
Single adults who smoke.
Adults who don't smoke.
66
What is hyperbole?
The way an author reveals a character's personality
Describing animals, objects, or ideas with human qualities
The feelings the reader gets from a story
Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
67
What are context clues?
Inferences about what will happen next in the story
The lesson or moral of the story
Clues in a sentence to help you determine the meaning of an unknown word
Text evidence to support your inference
68
What is an allusion?
Repeating sound at the beginning of a series of words
Refers to a well-known story, event, person, or object
A magic trick
A thing that is wrongly perceived or interpreted
69
Logos, Pathos or Ethos?
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
70
The student's ________ decision to skip the final exam resulted in a failing grade for the course.
asinine
slovenly
sinister
astute
71
What is
tone
in Rhetorical Analysis?
the reader's experience with the content of the information in the speech
the speaker's mood toward the audience
the speaker's attitude to the subject--could be angry, spiteful, hopeful
the speakers hidden meaning that only teachers know
