Which of the following is not a real 'think tank'?

The Liberty Scholars Initiative

According to Deborah Brandt, what is the most capacious definition for a 'literacy sponsor'?

Any agent/institution that influences access to literacy and thus benefits

Which of the following best defines the concept of moral intuitionism as used in MFT?

People make moral decisions based on instinct and feeling then rationalize

What is the rhetorical definition of genre?

A typified rhetorical action in response to recurring situations

Why is the acronym WEIRD relevant to social science research and rhetorical practice?

It reveals the bias in research that prioritizes Western societies

How did American colleges shift their English curriculum in the period leading up to the Revolutionary War?

They began emphasizing classical rhetoric and oratory for public service

LIWC is most commonly used in research related to which field?

Psychological and emotional language research

Which of the following is most an example of "hedging" in metadiscourse?

"It is possible that the results indicate..."

What are the drives/needs discussed in self-determination theory?

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness

For what ultimate purpose is LIWC primarily used?

Analyzing the emotional and cognitive components of written text

According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a progressive audience?

Focusing on preventing harm and promoting fairness and equality

Which of the following is NOT considered a 'Kiss of Death' in competitive academic applications?

Framing yourself as an ideal candidate with good fit

According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a conservative audience?

Emphasizing respect for traditions and social hierarchies

How is an integral citation different from a nonintegral citation?

An integral citation incorporates the author’s name into the sentence

What's the first step of the three-pass reading method for scientific articles?

Read the abstract to determine if it's worth your time to read further

Which set of reporting verbs is most correlated with the field of biology?

describe, find, report, show, suggest, observe

What is meant by identity status threat?

A fear that one’s social identity will be devalued or questioned

What theme most prominently transcends through both Shawshank and Children of Men?

The survival of hope in the face of adversity and oppression

What does the character Red symbolize in The Shawshank Redemption?

The hope of redemption and personal growth

What is the relationship between self-determination and academic burnout?

Higher intrinsic motivation and lower extrinsic pressure lower burnout

What does "IMRAD "stand for? This is sometimes more complexly written as "AIM(RaD)C".

Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion

What do literacy sponsors often stand to gain from sponsoring others' literacy, according to Brandt?

An increase to their own status, influence, and profits

How does Children of Men utilize visual rhetoric to highlight themes of hope and despair?

By employing long, continuous shots of bleak, decaying landscapes

According to Tardy, what are the four components of rhetorical genre knowledge?

Formal, process, rhetorical, and subject-matter knowledge

What was the primary focus of English instruction in early American colleges during the Puritan period?

Classical Latin and Greek to prepare for religious leadership

Why is passive voice often useful to understand and notice for rhetorical practice and analysis?

It can hide the agent, focusing on the action or recipient.

According to Pierre Bourdieu, what is cultural capital?

Non-financial social assets like education, language, and right behavior

What does the acronym LIWC stand for?

Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count

Which of the following doesn't represent a kiss of death in a personal statement?

Expressing strong enthusiasm about the opportunity

Excluding purely intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, what are some of the other states in Organismic Integration Theory?

Amotivation, introjected regulation, identified regulation

Which set of moral foundations tend to be favored more strongly in WEIRD societies?

Care/Harm and Fairness/Cheating

What does reactance refer to?

A motivational response to resist perceived threats to one’s freedom

According to Hyland, what is metadiscourse in academic writing?

Language that frames and involves the sources, the author, and readers

According to empirical data from MFT, which values tend to resonate more powerfully with conservative audiences?

Loyalty, Authority, and Sanctity

What is the function of attitude markers in metadiscourse?

Demonstrate your stance and assessment towards ideas in your sources

What is the primary function of 'data grounding' in GAI prompting?

Ensuring that the AI generates based on real-world and specific info

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1
Which of the following is not a real 'think tank'?
Pew Research Center
The Liberty Scholars Initiative
The Brookings Institution
The Heritage Foundation
2
According to Deborah Brandt, what is the most capacious definition for a 'literacy sponsor'?
A person who teaches reading and writing skills directly
Any book or tool used to practice reading and writing
Any agent/institution that influences access to literacy and thus benefits
An organization that promotes literacy through community programs
3
Which of the following best defines the concept of moral intuitionism as used in MFT?
People arrive at moral judgments through conscious, logical reasoning.
People prioritize logic over emotion when making moral choices.
People make moral decisions based on instinct and feeling then rationalize
People base moral reasoning solely on religious and cultural teachings.
4
According to Hyland's research, which of these fields is most likely to use block quotes in their scholarly writing?
Sociology
Mathematics
Biology
Marketing
5
What is the rhetorical definition of genre?
A set of stylistic conventions
A taxonomy of linguistic features by discipline
A typified rhetorical action in response to recurring situations
A category for organizing literary forms by theme
6
Likewise, which of these fields is likely to use the lowest number of citations?
Applied Linguistics
Philosophy
Electronic Engineering
Physics
7
Why is the acronym WEIRD relevant to social science research and rhetorical practice?
It suggests that only WEIRD societies contribute to psychological theory
It reveals the bias in research that prioritizes Western societies
It represents the ideal characteristics of all global societies
It describes the most common cultural norms found across the world.
8
What are the two main categories of metadiscourse, per Hyland?
Interactive and Interactional
Structural and Emotional
Persuasive and Informative
Formal and Informal
9
How did American colleges shift their English curriculum in the period leading up to the Revolutionary War?
They focused on creative writing to reflect an emerging national identity
They transitioned to a vocational training model for future trade leaders
They began emphasizing classical rhetoric and oratory for public service
They implemented a rigorous focus on scientific and technical writing
10
Which character in Children of Men is an example of an 'antihero'?
Luke
Kee
Theo
Miriam
11
What was the name of the first compulsory literacy schooling law in Massachusetts in 1647
The New England Primer Statute
The Old Deluder Satan Law
The Massachusetts Literacy Mandate
The Puritan Education Ordinance
12
LIWC is most commonly used in research related to which field?
Language learning and grammar studies
Scientific paper formatting and style
Psychological and emotional language research
Literary criticism and text analysis
13
Which of the following is most an example of "hedging" in metadiscourse?
"This study clearly demonstrates that..."
"The research affirms that the hypothesis is correct..."
"The evidence suggests the likely conclusion that..."
"It is possible that the results indicate..."
14
What are the drives/needs discussed in self-determination theory?
Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
Motivation, intention, and goal-setting
Autonomy, perseverance, and cognitive flexibility
Self-regulation, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence
15
For what ultimate purpose is LIWC primarily used?
Analyzing the emotional and cognitive components of written text
Categorizing grammatical errors in written language
Identifying plagiarism in academic writing
Counting the number of words in a given text
16
According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a progressive audience?
Stressing the sacredness of religious and cultural rituals
Highlighting group loyalty and national pride
Emphasizing respect for traditions and social hierarchies
Focusing on preventing harm and promoting fairness and equality
17
Which of the following is NOT considered a 'Kiss of Death' in competitive academic applications?
Having letters of recommendation that do not use superlative praise
A personal statement not tailored to the program, mission, and faculty
Attempting to impress the review committee
Framing yourself as an ideal candidate with good fit
18
Which of the following is NOT a rhetorically important quality of an audience named by Moral Foundations Theory?
Authority/Subversion
Loyalty/Betrayal
Care/Harm
Humor/Gravitas
19
What recurring visual motif in Children of Men suggests innocence amid chaos?
Music
Balloons
Rain
Animals
20
According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a conservative audience?
Emphasizing respect for traditions and social hierarchies
Prioritizing social equality over group loyalty
Focusing only on individual freedoms and choice
Using humor and satire to critique authority
21
Which of the following is not one of the key factors discussed in Writing Proposals?
Acumen
Constraints
Stakeholders
Power channels
22
How is an integral citation different from a nonintegral citation?
An integral citation incorporates the author’s name into the sentence
A nonintegral citation only appears in the bibliography or reference list
An integral citation doesn’t require a reference list entry
A nonintegral citation is used exclusively for online sources
23
Which academic/professional genre is most characterized by the standard use of 'boosters'?
Newsletters
Annotated bibliographies
Letters of recommendation
Research articles
24
Which field is most likely to use nonintegral citations?
Biology
Philosophy
Marketing
Applied linguistics
25
What is the name of the theory for which psychologist Jonathan Haidt is famous in The Righteous Mind?
Moral Affect Theory
Emotive Rationalism
Intuitive Logic Framework
Moral Foundations Theory
26
What's the first step of the three-pass reading method for scientific articles?
Read the article slowly and carefully to understand each sentence
Read the abstract to determine if it's worth your time to read further
Skim through the article to get an overview of structure and main points
Evaluate the article's citations and references
27
Which set of reporting verbs is most correlated with the field of biology?
describe, find, report, show, suggest, observe
say, suggest, argue, claim, point out, propose, think
develop, report, study
suggest, argue, demonstrate, propose, show
28
Moral Foundation Theory relies on a theory of logic and emotion known by what name?
Rationalist Moral Cognition
Cognitive Ethical Reasoning
Moral Intuitionism
Emotional Persuasion Theory
29
What is meant by identity status threat?
A fear that one’s social identity will be devalued or questioned
The loss of legal rights tied to citizenship
Pressure to change one’s identity to fit in
Confusion about personal values and goals
30
What theme most prominently transcends through both Shawshank and Children of Men?
The destructive effects of isolation on individual identity
The survival of hope in the face of adversity and oppression
The transformative power of education in oppressive environments
The corrupting influence of power in governmental systems
31
What does the character Red symbolize in The Shawshank Redemption?
The hope of redemption and personal growth
The power of institutionalization and despair
The corrupting influence of the prison system
The futility of attempting to escape the system
32
What is the relationship between self-determination and academic burnout?
Higher intrinsic motivation and lower extrinsic pressure lower burnout
Extrinsic motivation decreases the risk of academic burnout in students
Self-determination is unrelated to academic burnout or stress levels
Academic burnout occurs when students have too much intrinsic motivation
33
What does "IMRAD "stand for? This is sometimes more complexly written as "AIM(RaD)C".
Investigation, Measurement, Research, and Data
Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion
Ideas, Models, Resources, and Analysis
Information, Methodology, Results, and Data
34
What do literacy sponsors often stand to gain from sponsoring others' literacy, according to Brandt?
The ability to sleep easy at night
An increase to their own status, influence, and profits
Tax deductible expenses
Exclusive rights to the person's writing
35
How does Children of Men utilize visual rhetoric to highlight themes of hope and despair?
By employing long, continuous shots of bleak, decaying landscapes
By using vibrant colors during action scenes
Through the repeated use of the color red to symbolize resistance
Through rapid, disorienting camera movements to induce anxiety
36
According to Tardy, what are the four components of rhetorical genre knowledge?
Formal, process, rhetorical, and subject-matter knowledge
Formal, grammatical, citation, and source evaluation knowledge
Logical, audience, structural, and tone knowledge
Descriptive, narrative, expository, and argumentative knowledge
37
What was the primary focus of English instruction in early American colleges during the Puritan period?
Creative writing and self-expression
Rhetoric and oratory skills for public speaking
Literary theory and philosophical analysis
Classical Latin and Greek to prepare for religious leadership
38
Why is passive voice often useful to understand and notice for rhetorical practice and analysis?
It creates more complex sentence structures.
It can hide the agent, focusing on the action or recipient.
It makes the sentence more personal and direct.
It emphasizes the subject performing the action.
39
What type of metadiscourse is used to clarify a relationship between ideas in a text?
Procedural metadiscourse
Relational metadiscourse
Interactive metadiscourse
Informational metadiscourse
40
According to Pierre Bourdieu, what is cultural capital?
The total income and wealth a person inherits
Non-financial social assets like education, language, and right behavior
Political power gained through social movements
A country’s investment in arts and humanities
41
Who directed Children of Men?
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Alfonso Cuarón
Guillermo del Toro
Denis Villeneuve
42
What does the acronym LIWC stand for?
Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count
Linguistic Integration and Word Clustering
Language Interaction and Writing Codes
Literature Interpretation and Writing Context
43
Which of the following doesn't represent a kiss of death in a personal statement?
Discussing your mental health
Expressing strong enthusiasm about the opportunity
Disclosing an excessive amount of personal information
Being dramatically altruistic
44
Excluding purely intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, what are some of the other states in Organismic Integration Theory?
Identified regulation, introjected regulation, intrinsic regulation
Introjected regulation, external regulation, intrinsic regulation
External regulation, identified regulation, self-regulation
Amotivation, introjected regulation, identified regulation
45
Which set of moral foundations tend to be favored more strongly in WEIRD societies?
Care/Harm and Sanctity/Degradation
Sanctity/Degradation and Authority/Subversion
Loyalty/Betrayal and Authority/Subversion
Care/Harm and Fairness/Cheating
46
What does reactance refer to?
A motivational response to resist perceived threats to one’s freedom
The tendency to avoid difficult decisions
Increased desire to comply with authority figures
Emotional numbness caused by repeated stress
47
According to Hyland, what is metadiscourse in academic writing?
Language that frames and involves the sources, the author, and readers
A rhetorical strategy to persuade the audience of your argument
The use of specialized vocabulary to convey technical information
A way of citing sources and providing evidence in the text
48
According to empirical data from MFT, which values tend to resonate more powerfully with conservative audiences?
Loyalty, Authority, and Sanctity
Care and Fairness
Equality and Liberation
Humor and Authenticity
49
What is the function of attitude markers in metadiscourse?
List steps in a process to provide clarity and replicability
Demonstrate your stance and assessment towards ideas in your sources
Cite supporting research to validate your perspective
Organize your ideas into coherent, clear sections
50
What is the primary function of 'data grounding' in GAI prompting?
Using the AI’s internal logic to build new concepts without external data
Ensuring that the AI generates based on real-world and specific info
Enabling AI to generate responses based on hypothetical scenarios
Limiting AI outputs to only the most commonly used phrases in a given field
51
What famous dystopian novel is most clearly an influence on Children of Men?
Fahrenheit 451
The Handmaid’s Tale
Brave New World
1984
52
In linguistic analysis, what does "passive voice" refer to?
A sentence where the object of the action becomes the subject.
A sentence where the subject performs the action.
A sentence that lacks a subject.
A sentence that always uses the verb "to be."
53
What are the personality traits statistically indicated by the 'Big Five' model of personality?
Extraversion, Sensitivity, Neuroticism, Empathy, and Conscientiousness
Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Empathy, and Conscientiousness
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism
Neuroticism, Creativity, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Openness
54
What is one method by which people most reliably develop genre mastery?
Learning lists of genre conventions from writing guides
Repeated participation in contexts where the genre is used
By studying a wide range of genre-specific theoretical texts
Studying published genre analyses in academic journals
55
How is the Big Five Inventory relevant to rhetorical theory and practice?
It reveals how audiences' responses to persuasion may vary based on traits
It shows how easily someone can be persuaded
It determines the effectiveness of a speaker's use of ethos and pathos
It shows how personality traits influence a speaker's credibility
56
Which of the following is an example of interactional metadiscourse?
Self-mentions
Endophoric markers
Code glosses
Transitions
57
Which use of generative AI tools is most likely to be accepted by professors for writing tasks?
Using AI to generate body text for the assignment
Using AI to assist in brainstorming ideas
Using AI to perform the final proofingreading
Using AI to select sources and write citations
58
What is meant by the theory of interest convergence?
Social justice concerns outweigh economic concerns.
Progress happens when the interests of powerful parties align.
People naturally converge on shared moral values over time.
Economic interests outweigh social justice concerns.
59
What cinematic technique is Children of Men famous for using?
Flashbacks
Found footage sequences
Split screens
Extended single-take shots
60
What is the primary purpose of MFT adapted for rhetorical analysis?
To explain how people make decisions based on pure logic
To list ethical guidelines for public speaking
To identify different moral values that audiences prioritize
To establish universal moral rules
61
Which of the following is least appropriate to consider a literacy sponsor?
A workplace requiring employees to write reports
A religious organization offering free reading classes
A parent who teaches a child to read
A personal diary kept secret from others
62
Which personality trait does the big five model suggest is most impactful on a person's emotionality?
Conscientiousness
Neuroticism
Openness
Extraversion
63
What is the purpose of a code gloss?
To mark the start of a new section
To cite the original source of a quote
To provide extra clarification or examples
To add emphasis
64
According to Tom P. Miller, how did English studies evolve during the 19th century?
They centered on classical texts and religious instruction
They integrated iterature and writing as part of a liberal arts education
They were replaced by scientific and technical subjects
They became increasingly focused on individual creative expression
65
In the context of what issue was interest convergence first articulate as a rhetorical and legal concept?
Racial school desegregation
Employment discrimination law
Disparate infant mortality rates
Class inequality
66
Which piece of canonical art is NOT referenced in Children of Men?
Picasso’s Guernica
Michelangelo’s David
Banksy’s Girl with Balloon
Michelangelo’s La Pietà
67
What does the sociological acronym WEIRD stand for?
Worldwide, Educated, Individualistic, Rich, Democratic
Wealthy, Equal, Inclusive, Reasonable, Democratic
Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic
Western, Emerging, Industrialized, Revolutionary, Diverse
68
What is a block quote?
A long quote that is indented and formatted separately from the main text
A quote used exclusively in the bibliography or reference list
A quote that paraphrases the original source without direct wording
A short quote integrated within the text using quotation marks
69
Which moral foundation proposed by Haidt and colleagues was added later than the original five?
Fairness/Cheating
Care/Harm
Liberty/Oppression
Loyalty/Betrayal
70
Which now canonical example of passive voice was famously uttered by Ronald Reagan?
"We are responsible for our actions."
"Mistakes were made."
"Accidents happen."
"I take full responsibility for the mistakes."
71
Which religious motif is invoked during the pregnancy reveal scene in Children of Men?
The Garden of Eden
The Ascension
The Nativity
The Fall of Man

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