An author uses repetition to highlight a scientific trend in their argument. How should we start an "Explain" sentence?

"This quote reveals how the author uses persuasive techniques to...", "This quote exhibits how the author uses rhetorical devices to..."

Which is a good example of effective diction?

"The room was icy, and the people inside looked at me with frigid glares."

What are some common types of evidence?

Surveys, statistics, studies, expert opinion, relevant anecdotes.

What is a persuasive technique?

Persuasive techniques are skillful uses of rhetoric to convince a reader.

When we say an author is using "effective diction," what do we mean?

Their unique word choice highlights a theme, or strengthens their argument.

Can a work have multiple themes?

Yes, so long as there's support for it in the text and you explain it well.

The theme of this quiz is...

We should cross out "this just goes to show" when writing theme statements.

How are rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques related?

Many persuasive techniques are also rhetorical devices.

What does "rhetoric" mean?

Effective and persuasive writing or speaking.

If someone said an argument was "empty rhetoric," what do they mean?

While the language use is effective, the argument lacks facts or evidence.

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1
The "main purpose" and "central claim" of an argument are the same thing.
True
False
2
An author uses repetition to highlight a scientific trend in their argument. How should we start an "Explain" sentence?
"This quote clarifies the author's use of a rhetorical question to..."
"This quote illustrates how the author uses figurative language to..."
"This quote reveals how the author uses persuasive techniques to..."
"This quote exhibits how the author uses rhetorical devices to..."
3
Which is a good example of effective diction?
"In order to succeed, one must practice and have the will to win."
"The room was icy, and the people inside looked at me with frigid glares."
"LeBron James has enough money to become Batman, if he wished."
"A study from 2022 shows that teens prefer video games to school."
4
What are some common types of evidence?
Statistics, surveys, diction, similes, convincing lies, expert opinion.
My personal opinion, even though I have minimal background on the subject.
Surveys, statistics, studies, expert opinion, relevant anecdotes.
Expert opinion, metaphorical, hypothetical, statistical.
5
Diction & repetition can be used BOTH as a type of literary device in fiction, and a persuasive technique in arguments.
True
False
6
What is a persuasive technique?
Persuasive techniques are uses of figurative language that create emotion.
Persuasive techniques are skillful uses of rhetoric to convince a reader.
Persuasive techniques are words and phrases that prove a claim true.
Persuasive techniques use "like or as" to draw a comparison.
7
When we say an author is using "effective diction," what do we mean?
Their unique word choice highlights a theme, or strengthens their argument.
The author has a broad, advanced vocabulary that dazzles the reader.
The author utilizes powerful and dramatic words throughout the text.
The author's use of evidence is supported by basic, but solid word choices.
8
Can a work have multiple themes?
Yes, you can generally use any kind of theme for any kind of text.
Yes, so long as there's support for it in the text and you explain it well.
No, the author determines the themes and they have the final say.
No, the theme is whatever the teacher says it is, after all, I wanna pass.
9
Generally, we describe unique writing as "figurative language" or "literary devices" in stories, books, poems, etc.
False
True
10
An expert's opinion can be evidence, so long as they are an expert on the same subject the central claim concerns.
True
False
11
Where are persuasive techniques most commonly found?
Movies and video games.
Essays and speeches.
Fictional short stories.
Poetry.
12
The theme of this quiz is...
We should cross out "this just goes to show" when writing theme statements.
This just goes to show I'm definitely failing this class. And badly too.
This just goes to show that I should have studied harder last year.
This just goes to show that Mr. Schupbach hates students, big time.
13
Generally, we describe unique writing as "rhetorical devices" or "persuasive techniques" when dealing with arguments.
False
True
14
A metaphor is best described as an example of ________ ?
Rhetorical Question
Repetition
Figurative Language
Central Claim
15
How are rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques related?
Readers should annotate rhetorical devices, but not persuasive techniques.
Many persuasive techniques are also rhetorical devices.
Both are used exclusively within poetry and short stories.
Rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques are opposites.
16
What does "rhetoric" mean?
The "R" in the R.A.C.E.S. strategy stands for "rhetoric."
A type of question used by authors that makes you stop and think.
It is a synonym for figurative language.
Effective and persuasive writing or speaking.
17
If someone said an argument was "empty rhetoric," what do they mean?
The metaphors and similes used don't make sense, comparing odd things.
While the language use is effective, the argument lacks facts or evidence.
The argument lacks a main claim and uses random, poorly connected evidence.
While the evidence is effective, the writing lacks persuasive techniques.

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Unit 3.1 Review Quiz

17 termsStudBud Administration17 plays

Unit 3.1 Review Quiz

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
The "main purpose" and "central claim" of an argument are the same thing.
True
False
2
An author uses repetition to highlight a scientific trend in their argument. How should we start an "Explain" sentence?
"This quote clarifies the author's use of a rhetorical question to..."
"This quote illustrates how the author uses figurative language to..."
"This quote reveals how the author uses persuasive techniques to..."
"This quote exhibits how the author uses rhetorical devices to..."
3
Which is a good example of effective diction?
"In order to succeed, one must practice and have the will to win."
"The room was icy, and the people inside looked at me with frigid glares."
"LeBron James has enough money to become Batman, if he wished."
"A study from 2022 shows that teens prefer video games to school."
4
What are some common types of evidence?
Statistics, surveys, diction, similes, convincing lies, expert opinion.
My personal opinion, even though I have minimal background on the subject.
Surveys, statistics, studies, expert opinion, relevant anecdotes.
Expert opinion, metaphorical, hypothetical, statistical.
5
Diction & repetition can be used BOTH as a type of literary device in fiction, and a persuasive technique in arguments.
True
False
6
What is a persuasive technique?
Persuasive techniques are uses of figurative language that create emotion.
Persuasive techniques are skillful uses of rhetoric to convince a reader.
Persuasive techniques are words and phrases that prove a claim true.
Persuasive techniques use "like or as" to draw a comparison.
7
When we say an author is using "effective diction," what do we mean?
Their unique word choice highlights a theme, or strengthens their argument.
The author has a broad, advanced vocabulary that dazzles the reader.
The author utilizes powerful and dramatic words throughout the text.
The author's use of evidence is supported by basic, but solid word choices.
8
Can a work have multiple themes?
Yes, you can generally use any kind of theme for any kind of text.
Yes, so long as there's support for it in the text and you explain it well.
No, the author determines the themes and they have the final say.
No, the theme is whatever the teacher says it is, after all, I wanna pass.
9
Generally, we describe unique writing as "figurative language" or "literary devices" in stories, books, poems, etc.
False
True
10
An expert's opinion can be evidence, so long as they are an expert on the same subject the central claim concerns.
True
False
11
Where are persuasive techniques most commonly found?
Movies and video games.
Essays and speeches.
Fictional short stories.
Poetry.
12
The theme of this quiz is...
We should cross out "this just goes to show" when writing theme statements.
This just goes to show I'm definitely failing this class. And badly too.
This just goes to show that I should have studied harder last year.
This just goes to show that Mr. Schupbach hates students, big time.
13
Generally, we describe unique writing as "rhetorical devices" or "persuasive techniques" when dealing with arguments.
False
True
14
A metaphor is best described as an example of ________ ?
Rhetorical Question
Repetition
Figurative Language
Central Claim
15
How are rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques related?
Readers should annotate rhetorical devices, but not persuasive techniques.
Many persuasive techniques are also rhetorical devices.
Both are used exclusively within poetry and short stories.
Rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques are opposites.
16
What does "rhetoric" mean?
The "R" in the R.A.C.E.S. strategy stands for "rhetoric."
A type of question used by authors that makes you stop and think.
It is a synonym for figurative language.
Effective and persuasive writing or speaking.
17
If someone said an argument was "empty rhetoric," what do they mean?
The metaphors and similes used don't make sense, comparing odd things.
While the language use is effective, the argument lacks facts or evidence.
The argument lacks a main claim and uses random, poorly connected evidence.
While the evidence is effective, the writing lacks persuasive techniques.