Unit 3 Terms Quiz

Rhetorical appeal that uses numbers, data, statistics, historical moments, etc. to boost a point

Using humor, irony, exaggeration to criticize or mock human beings or an aspect of society

The definition of hyperbole is

Charged language, or specific word choices to convey an author's attitude, is closely tied to this

"We must boldly, courageously, and responsibly approach this situation" is an example of what?

For a work to be considered short, it has this many pages of less

Establishes credibility, often using authority figures, or examples of people/places that prove a success

Which of the following are not one of the main types of author's purpose?

What technique can be seen in this line? I have seen roses demasked, red and white, and sprays of perfume oh so delight

The soldiers deserve our respect because they assisted in escaping prisoners and shared their last food and water.

William Shakespeare's famous line in Hamlet: “Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice.”

Appealing to one's emotion by using emotionally charged words or personal experiences