What does the term paralellism mean?

two similar/adjacent ideas, words, or phrases for the purpose of pursuasion

What does the term "pathos" mean?

a persuasive tool relying on an emotional pull from the audience

Personification must include:

a non-human item, idea, or photo and human-like qualities

What does the term "logos" mean?

a logical use of persuasive that using statistics and professional opinions

an exaggerated statement used to emphasize a point

What does the term "ethos" mean?

a persuasive tool that relies on a values-based system

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1
What is this ad an example of?
pathos
all of the above
logos
ethos
2
What does the term paralellism mean?
giving inanimate objects human qualities for the purpose of persuasion
identical phrases, images, or meanings for the purpose of pursuasion
creating an emotional pull for readers for the purpose of persuasion
two similar/adjacent ideas, words, or phrases for the purpose of pursuasion
3
Logos is the most commonly used form of the three persuasive techniques.
True
False
4
A repeating sequence, phrases, image, etc. uses the rheotorical device:
paralellism
personification
repetition
rhetorical question
5
What is this ad an example of?
logos
ethos
none of the above
pathos
6
The entire work of Edwards could be considered a:
hyperbole
metaphor
rhetorical question
simile
7
"There is hell's wide gaping mouth open and you have nothing to stand upon," is:
just rude
personification
paralellism
hyperbole
8
What does the term "pathos" mean?
a persuasive tool that relies on a values-based system
a persuasive tool relying on an emotional pull from the audience
the strongest form of persuasion of the three main types
a logical use of persuasive that using statistics and professional opinions
9
Edwards's text is considered a:
aggressive rant
monologue
speech
sermon
10
A comparison that uses _____ or _____ is considered a metaphor.
was ; but
is ; are
like ; as
is ; but
11
A rhetorical question is a question that is __________.
a question that holds no persuasive value
intended to be answered
a question with a real answer
not intended to be answered
12
Who is the author of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?"
Johnny Edwards
God
Johnathan Edwards
A pastor in Connecticuit
13
The tone of Edwards's piece is mostly:
religious
supportive
passive aggressive
ominous in warning
14
In which city did Johnathan Edwards visit for "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?"
Boston
London
Plymouth
Enfield
15
The art of effective persuasion in the forms of speaking, writing, or images is:
rhetorical question
rhetorical device
rhetoric theory
rhetoric
16
This image is an example of:
personification
simile
hyperbole
metaphor
17
A simile is a stronger comparison than a metaphor.
True
False
18
Personification must include:
an exaggeration used with an inanimate object with human-like qualities
a non-human item, idea, or photo and human-like qualities
a human item or idea that demonstrates human-like qualities
a photo of an inanimate object doing human-like things
19
Johnathan Edwards was a guest pastor at the chuch where he delivered his speech.
True
False
20
What does the term "logos" mean?
a persuasive tool that relies on a values-based system
the strongest form of persuasion of the three main types
a logical use of persuasive that using statistics and professional opinions
a persuasive tool relying on an emotional pull from the audience
21
This statement is an example of:
parallelsim
hyperbole
allusion
personification
22
What is this ad an example of?
all of the above
ethos
pathos
logos
23
A hyperbole is:
an exaggerated statement used to emphasize a point
two parallel statements used after one another to emphasize a point
a comparison of two unlike ideas or images to emphasize a point
a false statement made to emphasize a point
24
The most common technique of persuasion is pathos.
False
True
25
"They increase more and more and rise higher and higher" is an example of:
personification
metaphor
rhetorical question
repetition
26
What is this ad an example of?
all of the above
pathos
ethos
logos
27
When using logos, __________ are often useful inclusions.
celebrity endorsements
emotional triggers
a clear brand
facts and statistics
28
A metaphor is a comparsion that often uses the words like or as.
False
True
29
What is this ad an example of?
logos
pathos
some dumb ad
ethos
30
What does the term "ethos" mean?
a persuasive tool that relies on a values-based system
a persuasive tool relying on an emotional pull from the audience
a logical use of persuasive that using statistics and professional opinions
the strongest form of persuasion of the three main types

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