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Rhetorical devices are known as...
Ways to summarize the argument
Any technique used to persuade someone or an audience
Methods for expressing facts
The appeal someone uses for an argument
2
Pathos/emotion could include all of the following except?
Appeal to Pity
Statistics
Appeal to Fear
3
Anecdote is a "story with a point."
True
False
4
In
formal speaking and writing
, an
argument
is defined as which of the following?
a disagreement between two people
a claim supported by reasons and evidence
writing with the purpose of entertaining readers
5
Which appeal is being used here?
Logos/logic
Pathos/emotion
Ethos/credibility
Allusion
6
A reference to a known person, character, place, event, etc that a writer makes to deepen the reader’s understanding.
Metaphor
Parallelism
Allusion
Antithesis
7
What is the goal of using emotions in an argument?
To provide logical evidence
To invoke sympathy or empathy
To highlight credibility
To prove that the speaker is worth listening to
8
Which appeal can be used to prompt action from the audience?
Logos/logic
Pathos/emotion
Allusion
Ethos/credibility
9
A horror movie shows a weapon that may be used later in the movie. This is an example of what?
Repetition
Simile
Foreshadowing
Anecdote
10
A
counterargument
is defined as which of the following?
argument acknowleding a different topic
argument made to agree with the opposing viewpoint
argument made to acknowledge the opposing viewpoint
argument made to be louder than the opposing side
11
The reasons and evidence that back up a claim.
argument
support
effect
cause
12
What would someone use to emphasize their argument?
Allusion
Repetition
Humor
The appeals
13
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens
is the all-time highest-grossing film in the US."
Opinion
Fact
14
"The flavor of a serrano pepper is bright with a prominent spice." This is an example of which rhetorical device?
Repetition
Simile
Pathos/emotion
Imagery
15
An example of logos/logic is...
A motivational speaker uses emotions to rile you up
A sports writer uses stats to back up their claim on a player
A celebrity advertises a product and urges you to buy it
16
You will pass this test
False
True
17
"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
is the best
Star Wars
film of all time."
Fact
Opinion
18
Which appeal is being used here?
Ethos/credability
Logos/logic
Metaphor
Pathos/emotion
19
The writer's postion on a problem or an issue is...?
support
a claim
a counterargument
20
"Is rain wet?" "Does a bear ---- in the woods?" These are examples of what?
The appeals
Allusion
Rhetorical Question
Metaphor
21
"Mile-high ice-cream cones." What rhetorical device is being used?
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Anthesis
Hyperbole
22
What is the purpose of a rhetorical analysis?
To summarize someone's arguement
To agree or disagree with someone's arguement
To analyze/evaluate the rhetor's arguement for how effective it is
23
"I came, I saw, I conquered." This is an example of what rhetorical device?
Allusion
Metaphor
Parallelism
Logos/logic
24
Which appeal is being used?
Pathos/emotion
Ethos/credibility
Logos/logic
25
"Give me liberty or give me death." This is an example of anthesis.
True
False
26
What is rhetoric?
Agreeing/disagreeing with the argument
The ability to yell your arguement louder than others
The ability to speak/persuade effectively
27
"Love is a rose with thorns." Which rhetorical device is being used?
Simile
Metaphor
Foreshadowing
Allusion
28
An author who uses personal success stories is using pathos/emotion as the main appeal.
False
True
