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What is a fallacy?
A type of evidence that supports your argument.
A common error in reasoning.
A type of figurative language.
A definition of a word.
2
What is rhetoric?
Effective use of language to achieve purpose.
Presenting facts and data that is universally accepted.
A branch of math
A type of figurative language.
3
What is the first paragraph called?
Conclusion
Body
Introduction
Counter argument
4
What ad appeals to
pathos
?
Beyonce selling a microphone.
A homeless injured cat on the side of the road.
An image of a forest.
A bar graph showing obesity rates in various countries.
5
Define Cogent.
Confused
Logical
Unoriginal
Domineering
6
What term means to use language to persuade or influence people?
syntax
rhetoric
synthesis
analysis
7
Which fallacy is this? Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to refute.
strawman
slipper slope
red herring
ad hominem
8
"If you don't vote for Trump, a tsunami will occur"--what fallacy is this?
Ad hominem
Strawman
Slippery slope
Red herring
9
You need sources in a synthesis essay.
False
True
10
What is the connotation of a word?
The dictionary definition.
The circumstances of an event.
The emotional meaning of a word.
Not a complete thought.
11
What is a simile?
A comparison of two things using “like” or “as”.
A word that shows sound.
A comparison of two things without using “like” or “as”.
Combining two contradictory words.
12
Define diction.
The use of sarcasm.
The study of the origin of words.
An exaggeration.
Word choice.
13
The purpose of a conclusion in an essay is to wrap up your main points and give a final perspective on your topic.
False
True
14
What is this an example of?
pathos
logos
ethos
15
What is the tone of a piece of writing?
The main argument presented.
The subject of the writing.
The author's attitude toward the subject.
The time period in which it was written.
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What is an example of pathos?
As a doctor, I urge you to get vaccinated.
If you don't donate to this charity, you're responsible for suffering kids.
None of the above.
Buy my old car because I'm Tom Magliozzi.
17
What makes a strong thesis statement?
A strong thesis statement is a long sentence at the end of a paragraph.
A strong thesis statment is clear, specific, and debatable.
18
This is logos and ethos.
False
True
19
What does the term diction refer to in writing?
The length of sentences.
The use of visual elements.
The choice of words and style of expression.
The overall theme of the text.
20
What is the data or facts to support the claim?
claim
reasoning
evidence
21
What is a synthesis essay?
When an argument is made.
When you are required to write an essay based on your own thinking.
When the writing of the essay is combined with multiple sources.
A type of essay that is short.
22
What is the purpose of a hook in an introduction?
To grab the reader's attention.
To summarize the main points of the essay.
23
Which is not a component of rhetoric (SOAPS)?
Occasion
Speaker
Audience
Persuasion
24
Identify the rhetorical device used in this sentence: She sells seashells by the seashore.
Alliteration
Simile
Connotation
Metaphor
25
What does it mean if an argument is considered "fallacious"?
Based on sound reasoning.
It contains an error in reasoning.
26
Define introspect.
To treat someone kindly.
To think on your own thoughts.
To be elegant.
To allow or approve of.
27
What does this appeal to?
ethos
pathos
ethos and pathos
logos
28
What does logos appeal to?
Emotion
Logic
Appearance
The person representing.
29
What is a
thesis statement
?
A statement within your essay that expresses the main idea.
What you want to prove in your essay.
A summary of an article.
The last sentence of your conclusion.
30
What is the study of the origin of words and their historical uses?
diction
syntax
juxtaposition
etymology
31
What is exigence?
The specific occasion that prompted the message.
The specific topic addressed in the text.
The goal of the text.
The group being addressed in the text.
32
What is an example of personification?
Silly Sally sadly walked the seashore.
The car ran fast on the highway.
The wind whispered through the trees.
I am so hungry, I could eat a horse.
33
Personal experience is a valid source.
False
True
34
Its good to put yourself in the essay (”I”, “my”, “me”).
False
True
35
What is an example of hyperbole?
As busy as a bee.
The sad shoe looked at me.
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
Betty bathed in the sun.
36
Define Analogy.
Making fun of a literary work.
The same letter or sound repeated.
A comparison between two things.
A word that describes a sound.
37
This is logos.
False
True
38
In MLA format, what do you put after a quote from a book?
(Author's first name page #)
Title of the book in all caps.
(Author's last name page #)
page #
39
What is an example of logos?
Immanuel Kant said we should never treat people however we want.
Without this insurance, you could find yourself broke or homeless.
None of the above.
10 out of the last 14 National Spelling Bee Champions have been Indian.
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What is a counterargument?
A statement that says that something is not true.
Oppose an idea or theory in another argument.
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What is this an example of?
parallelism
oxymoron
hyperbole
parody
42
What is this an example of?
pathos
logos
ethos
43
What is this an example of?
antithesis
etymology
juxtaposition
euphemism
44
Which is related to emotion?
Logos
Bongos
Ethos
Pathos
45
What is one speech we read in class?
Gandhi speech
Queen Elizabeth speech
Malcolm X speech
Lou Gehrig Speech
46
What is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification?
metaphor
parody
analogy
simile
47
What is the argument the author is making?
reasoning
claim
evidence
48
Which of the following best describes an allusion?
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.
A direct comparison between two things.
49
What is this an example of?
pathos
ethos
logos
50
How many sources do you need in the synthesis essay?
At least 1
All of them
At least 3
At least 5
51
Identify the fallacy in the argument "everyone is doing it so it must be right."
Bandwagon
Ad hominem
Slippery Slope
Strawman
52
This is logos.
True
False
53
What should you never do in an argumentative essay?
Support and explain two opposing sides of a topic.
Incorporate the accounts of others to better support you claim.
Use sources.
Introduce your stance in the introduction.
54
Which of the following describes an argument essay?
When you have to use at least three sources in your writing.
When you have to analyze sources.
When you convince the reader to follow your reasoning and writing.
When you have to write a shortened essay.
55
What is this an example of? "We shall...support any friend, oppose any foe..."
antithesis
audience
juxtaposition
anticlimax
56
What is a thesis?
A piece of evidence to support your argument.
A reference to a movie or book.
An argument that goes against what you wrote.
An opinion-based sentence that names the topic of your paper.
57
Which is not a good attention grabber?
A quote
An interesting fact
A question
An unrelated story
58
Which is not a part of the AP Lang Exam?
Synthesis
Rhetorical Analysis
Fantasy Essay
Multiple Choice
59
What is ethos?
Acronym for a series of questions to ask yourself when reading an article
Appeals to the emotions and ideals of the audience
A rhetorical or persuasive appeal to the audience’s logic and rationality
A rhetorical or write technique that appeals to a reader’s ethics
60
Which ad takes advantage of
ethos
?
A happy pupping in a car.
A family smiling over a turkey.
A celebrity walking down the runway.
A doctor advertising cigarettes.
61
What is this an example of? He that will cheat at play, will cheat you any way.
alliteration
parallelism
juxtaposition
purpose
62
What does SOAPS stand for?
Subject, Occasion, Audience, People, Speaker
Subject, Origin, Audience, Purpose, Speaker
Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Speaker
Subject, Occasion, Affirmation, Purpose, Speaker
63
If your reader knows the source, you have to write the author and the title of the source.
True
False
64
What is this an example of?
logos
ethos
pathos
65
What does ethos appeal to?
The appearance of the scenario.
Emotions that are brought out.
Whether the person is trustworthy.
Logical reasoning behind the scenario.
66
A simile and a metaphor are the same thing.
True
False
67
Your thesis should be the first sentence in your introduction.
False
True
68
Which fallacy is this? "Call me a cab. Ok, you're a cab."
bandwagon
red herring
ambiguity
strawman
69
What is an example of ethos?
None of the above.
As a bestselling author, I've spent years honing my craft.
Teen pregnancy has decreased in the last five years.
A cat has waited for a home for years. Can you give him the love he needs?
70
Define Paragon.
Supreme ruler
A lazy individual
How accurate something is
Model of perfection
71
What explains "how" or "why" the evidence supports the claim?
claim
evidence
reasoning
72
What is an example of a concrete idea?
hope
courage
flowers
love
73
What is the most important thing to remember when writing the argument and the synthesis essay.
You must write about your opinion and have a counterclaim.
You must use 3 sources.
Your opinion must be debatable.
You must write at least 5 paragraphs.
74
What is this an example of?
logos
ethos
pathos
75
What is an example of an abstract idea?
love
flowers
candy
letter
76
Concrete ideas are ones that exist physically.
False
True
77
An advertisement cannot have multiple rhetorical appeals.
False
True
78
Which fallacy: "The level of mercury in seafood may be safe, but what will fishers do?"
Red herring
Appeal to nature.
Ad hominem
Slippery slope
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Which is not a fallacy?
Ad Hominem
Strawman
Statistics
Bandwagon
