Rhetoric & Satire Terms

Who originally came up with the rhetorical appeals?

"You won't be sorry" is an example of ...

Extreme exaggeration is...

Saying "It's a little chilly out today" when it's 12 degrees outside is ...

A type of satire that pokes fun at human flaws or problems with a witty or even indulgent tone.

Use of words intended to belittle a person by making them seem laughable or ridiculous.

Which of the following is NOT a type of irony?

Which type of satire is named after a Roman satarist?

Purposely downplaying something to make it seem less important than it is.

A form of understatement that involves making a point by denying its opposite.

“It’s hard to put a leash on a dog once you’ve put a crown on its head.” is an example of ...

Explaining cause and effect as a part of your argument is an example of ...

Which rhetorical appeal uses other well-known people to promote an idea?

Sarcasm is a form of ________ irony.

Stating the opposite of what is meant to heighten the insult

Which rhetorical appeal boosts the credibility of the speaker?

A type of satire that denounces, sometimes with invective, human error in dignified and solemn tones.

Saying "Good job!" after someone fails is an example of ...

Clever expression that can be aggressive or harmless

Which type of satire is more likely to criticize a specific person?

Which rhetorical appeal relies on facts and reasoning?

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on emotions?

Humor is a part of which rhetorical appeal?

Celebrity endorsements is an example of ...

True or False: Ms. Stone listing credentials as an English teacher before explaining biology is effective use of ethos

Mocking someone or something openly is an example of ...

"We are a billion times more likely to fail if we don't do it this way" is an example of ...

Which type of irony are you most likely to see in satire or rhetoric?

A type of satire that criticizes a particular belief or viewpoint rather than specific individuals or groups.

True or False: Horatian satire focuses on making the reader laugh rather than create anger or shock.