What is a contention?

The central idea an author is trying to persuade an audience to accept

Which is NOT an example of a 'rhetorical question'?

What time does the movie start tonight?

A controversial subject that provokes differing opinions.

What is 'alliteration'?

Words starting with the same letter

What is a 'rhetorical question'?

A question asked for effect or to make a point, not to get an answer

What is 'attack', or specifically, 'ad hominem attack'

An attack on a person, not their argument

What is an 'anecdote'?

A short, personal story used to illustrate a point

A deliberate exaggeration/overstatement

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1
Which of the following is an example of 'irony'?
How Now Brown Cow
A fire station burns down
A politician promises to lower taxes and then does so
Trump Tackles Tough Tariffs!
2
What is a contention?
A polite agreement reached after a long debate between two parties
One of several arguments an author is making
The central idea an author is trying to persuade an audience to accept
A statistical method for measuring the strength of an argument
3
Which of the following means 'appeal to credability'?
Ethics
Engineering
Onomatopoeia
Ethos
4
Which is NOT an example of a 'rhetorical question'?
Can you believe how beautiful this sunset is?
What time does the movie start tonight?
What’s the point of arguing with someone who never listens?
Who doesn’t want to live a little longer?
5
What is an 'issue'?
A controversial subject that provokes differing opinions.
An analysis of a key argument
A broad opinion in a topic, based on prior knowledge and experience.
6
Which persuasive appeal is being used here?
Appeal to logic
Appeal to technology
Appeal to justice
Appeal to authority
7
Which of the following is NOT an example of 'onomatopoeia'
Wallop
Phillip
Bang
Crash
8
What is 'alliteration'?
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things
A type of rhyme that occurs with words
Words starting with the same letter
The use of words that imitate sounds
9
What is a 'rhetorical question'?
A type of question used only in written poetry to maintain rhythm
A question asked for effect or to make a point, not to get an answer
A type of question used only in written poetry to maintain rhythm
A question that requires a detailed, factual response based on research
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of a 'pun'?
The sky is blue today
I’m reading a book on anti-gravity—it’s impossible to put down
The baker kneaded the dough because he needed the bread.
It's a 'pun'-derful day
11
What is 'attack', or specifically, 'ad hominem attack'
A persuasive appeal using emotional language
A logical defense based on statistical evidence
An attack on a person, not their argument
An attack on the structure of an opponent’s argument
12
Which of the following means 'appeal to emotion'?
Pathos
Eros
Ethos
Logos
13
What is an 'anecdote'?
A short, personal story used to illustrate a point
A detailed analysis of a scientific theory
A rhythmic pattern in poetry
A long, fictional narrative with complex characters
14
Which persuasive appeal is being used here?
Appeal to justice
Appeal to technology
Appeal to authority
15
What is 'Hyperbole'?
A repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words
A direct comparison using "like" or "as"
A deliberate exaggeration/overstatement
A subtle hint or suggestion in writing

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