Duplicate of Rhetorical Appeals & Techniques Study Guide

Question 1

Charged language is best described as:

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Emotionally powerful and evocative language

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of logos?

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"Research shows that 90% of smokers develop health issues."

Question 3

What is a literary device that compares 2 things that aren't alike using a metaphor that spans an entire work

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Extended Metaphor

Question 4

The definition of hyperbole is

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Overly exaggerated statements

Question 5

Pathos is best described as:

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The emotional appeal to persuade the audience

Question 6

An example of parallelism can be found in:

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"The boy is tall, and the girl is short."

Question 7

Repetition in rhetoric is used to:

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Emphasize a point or idea

Question 8

A speech that includes the phrase, "Imagine your child suffering from anxiety," is primarily appealing to:

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Pathos

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

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"Isn't it time we take action?"

Question 10

Proverbs serve as:

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General truths or pieces of advice

Question 11

Which of the following is a proverb?

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"Actions speak louder than words."

Question 12

When a speaker uses pathos, they are trying to:

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Evoke an emotional response from the audience

Question 13

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

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Antithesis

Question 14

Antithesis is defined as:

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A contrast between two opposing ideas

Question 15

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

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These are examples.

Question 16

Satire is a rhetorical technique that:

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Uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize

Question 17

Which of the following statements best illustrates the use of ethos?

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"As a psychologist of 15 years, I believe mental health is crucial."

Question 18

An anecdote is:

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A brief, entertaining story about a real incident

Question 19

A rhetorical question is defined as:

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A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer

Question 20

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

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Imagery

Question 21

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

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Tone

Question 22

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

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Logos

Question 23

What is parallelism?

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The repetition of similar grammatical structures

Question 24

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

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Ethos

Question 25

Using examples as a rhetorical technique is best represented by:

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"For instance, studies show that regular exercise can improve mood."

Question 26

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

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to encourage

Question 27

Using examples as a rhetorical technique helps to:

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Clarify and support a point

Question 28

A speaker who references their own experience to establish credibility is using:

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Ethos

Question 29

Charged language is demonstrated in which of the following?

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"She was devastated by the heartbreaking news."

Question 30

Restatement involves:

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Repeating an idea in different words for clarity

Question 31

10. An example of antithesis is:

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

Question 32

An example of an anecdote would be:

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"Last week, I saw a child help an elderly woman cross the street."

Question 33

Repetition is illustrated in which of the following statements?

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"We must fight for justice; we must fight for equality.

Question 34

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

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Parallelism

Question 35

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily concerned with logical reasoning and facts?

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Logos

Question 36

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

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Satire

Question 37

An example of ethos would be:

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A quote from a well-respected expert in the field

Question 38

What does ethos refer to in rhetorical appeals?

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The credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker

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