In linguistic analysis, what does "passive voice" refer to?

A sentence where the object of the action becomes the subject.

How is an integral citation different from a nonintegral citation?

An integral citation incorporates the author’s name into the sentence

Which use of generative AI tools is most likely to be accepted by professors for writing tasks?

Using AI to perform the final proofingreading

What is the function of attitude markers in metadiscourse?

Demonstrate your stance and assessment towards ideas in your sources

According to Deborah Brandt, what is the most capacious definition for a 'literacy sponsor'?

Any agent/institution that influences access to literacy and thus benefits

According to Pierre Bourdieu, what is cultural capital?

Non-financial social assets like education, language, and right behavior

What is meant by the theory of interest convergence?

Progress happens when the interests of powerful parties align.

What was the primary focus of English instruction in early American colleges during the Puritan period?

Classical Latin and Greek to prepare for religious leadership

Which of the following doesn't represent a kiss of death in a personal statement?

Expressing strong enthusiasm about the opportunity

What is a block quote?

A long quote that is indented and formatted separately from the main text

According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a progressive audience?

Focusing on preventing harm and promoting fairness and equality

What is the primary function of 'data grounding' in GAI prompting?

Ensuring that the AI generates based on real-world and specific info

LIWC is most commonly used in research related to which field?

Psychological and emotional language research

What is meant by identity status threat?

A fear that one’s social identity will be devalued or questioned

What is the relationship between self-determination and academic burnout?

Higher intrinsic motivation and lower extrinsic pressure lower burnout

What is the rhetorical definition of genre?

A typified rhetorical action in response to recurring situations

What theme most prominently transcends through both Shawshank and Children of Men?

The survival of hope in the face of adversity and oppression

For what ultimate purpose is LIWC primarily used?

Analyzing the emotional and cognitive components of written text

Excluding purely intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, what are some of the other states in Organismic Integration Theory?

Amotivation, introjected regulation, identified regulation

What are the drives/needs discussed in self-determination theory?

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness

According to Hyland, what is metadiscourse in academic writing?

Language that frames and involves the sources, the author, and readers

Which of the following is not a real 'think tank'?

The Liberty Scholars Initiative

What does the acronym LIWC stand for?

Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count

Which of the following is most an example of "hedging" in metadiscourse?

"It is possible that the results indicate..."

Which of the following best defines the concept of moral intuitionism as used in MFT?

People make moral decisions based on instinct and feeling then rationalize

According to Tardy, what are the four components of rhetorical genre knowledge?

Formal, process, rhetorical, and subject-matter knowledge

What is one method by which people most reliably develop genre mastery?

Repeated participation in contexts where the genre is used

Why is passive voice often useful to understand and notice for rhetorical practice and analysis?

It can hide the agent, focusing on the action or recipient.

Which of the following is NOT considered a 'Kiss of Death' in competitive academic applications?

Framing yourself as an ideal candidate with good fit

Which set of moral foundations tend to be favored more strongly in WEIRD societies?

Care/Harm and Fairness/Cheating

What is the primary purpose of MFT adapted for rhetorical analysis?

To identify different moral values that audiences prioritize

How is the Big Five Inventory relevant to rhetorical theory and practice?

It reveals how audiences' responses to persuasion may vary based on traits

What is the purpose of a code gloss?

To provide extra clarification or examples

What does the sociological acronym WEIRD stand for?

Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic

Why is the acronym WEIRD relevant to social science research and rhetorical practice?

It reveals the bias in research that prioritizes Western societies

According to empirical data from MFT, which values tend to resonate more powerfully with conservative audiences?

Loyalty, Authority, and Sanctity

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1
In linguistic analysis, what does "passive voice" refer to?
A sentence that lacks a subject.
A sentence where the object of the action becomes the subject.
A sentence where the subject performs the action.
A sentence that always uses the verb "to be."
2
How is an integral citation different from a nonintegral citation?
An integral citation doesn’t require a reference list entry
An integral citation incorporates the author’s name into the sentence
A nonintegral citation is used exclusively for online sources
A nonintegral citation only appears in the bibliography or reference list
3
Which use of generative AI tools is most likely to be accepted by professors for writing tasks?
Using AI to generate body text for the assignment
Using AI to assist in brainstorming ideas
Using AI to select sources and write citations
Using AI to perform the final proofingreading
4
What is the function of attitude markers in metadiscourse?
Cite supporting research to validate your perspective
Demonstrate your stance and assessment towards ideas in your sources
Organize your ideas into coherent, clear sections
List steps in a process to provide clarity and replicability
5
According to Deborah Brandt, what is the most capacious definition for a 'literacy sponsor'?
Any book or tool used to practice reading and writing
A person who teaches reading and writing skills directly
Any agent/institution that influences access to literacy and thus benefits
An organization that promotes literacy through community programs
6
According to Pierre Bourdieu, what is cultural capital?
A country’s investment in arts and humanities
Non-financial social assets like education, language, and right behavior
Political power gained through social movements
The total income and wealth a person inherits
7
Likewise, which of these fields is likely to use the lowest number of citations?
Philosophy
Electronic Engineering
Applied Linguistics
Physics
8
Which piece of canonical art is NOT referenced in Children of Men?
Picasso’s Guernica
Banksy’s Girl with Balloon
Michelangelo’s David
Michelangelo’s La Pietà
9
What is meant by the theory of interest convergence?
People naturally converge on shared moral values over time.
Economic interests outweigh social justice concerns.
Social justice concerns outweigh economic concerns.
Progress happens when the interests of powerful parties align.
10
Which academic/professional genre is most characterized by the standard use of 'boosters'?
Letters of recommendation
Research articles
Annotated bibliographies
Newsletters
11
What recurring visual motif in Children of Men suggests innocence amid chaos?
Rain
Balloons
Music
Animals
12
What was the primary focus of English instruction in early American colleges during the Puritan period?
Creative writing and self-expression
Rhetoric and oratory skills for public speaking
Classical Latin and Greek to prepare for religious leadership
Literary theory and philosophical analysis
13
Which of the following doesn't represent a kiss of death in a personal statement?
Disclosing an excessive amount of personal information
Expressing strong enthusiasm about the opportunity
Discussing your mental health
Being dramatically altruistic
14
What is a block quote?
A short quote integrated within the text using quotation marks
A quote that paraphrases the original source without direct wording
A long quote that is indented and formatted separately from the main text
A quote used exclusively in the bibliography or reference list
15
According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a progressive audience?
Stressing the sacredness of religious and cultural rituals
Focusing on preventing harm and promoting fairness and equality
Highlighting group loyalty and national pride
Emphasizing respect for traditions and social hierarchies
16
What are the two main categories of metadiscourse, per Hyland?
Structural and Emotional
Formal and Informal
Interactive and Interactional
Persuasive and Informative
17
What is the primary function of 'data grounding' in GAI prompting?
Using the AI’s internal logic to build new concepts without external data
Enabling AI to generate responses based on hypothetical scenarios
Ensuring that the AI generates based on real-world and specific info
Limiting AI outputs to only the most commonly used phrases in a given field
18
LIWC is most commonly used in research related to which field?
Scientific paper formatting and style
Language learning and grammar studies
Psychological and emotional language research
Literary criticism and text analysis
19
What is meant by identity status threat?
The loss of legal rights tied to citizenship
Pressure to change one’s identity to fit in
A fear that one’s social identity will be devalued or questioned
Confusion about personal values and goals
20
What is the relationship between self-determination and academic burnout?
Academic burnout occurs when students have too much intrinsic motivation
Self-determination is unrelated to academic burnout or stress levels
Higher intrinsic motivation and lower extrinsic pressure lower burnout
Extrinsic motivation decreases the risk of academic burnout in students
21
In the context of what issue was interest convergence first articulate as a rhetorical and legal concept?
Class inequality
Racial school desegregation
Disparate infant mortality rates
Employment discrimination law
22
What is the rhetorical definition of genre?
A category for organizing literary forms by theme
A typified rhetorical action in response to recurring situations
A set of stylistic conventions
A taxonomy of linguistic features by discipline
23
Which of the following is not one of the key factors discussed in Writing Proposals?
Acumen
Power channels
Stakeholders
Constraints
24
Which now canonical example of passive voice was famously uttered by Ronald Reagan?
"I take full responsibility for the mistakes."
"We are responsible for our actions."
"Accidents happen."
"Mistakes were made."
25
What theme most prominently transcends through both Shawshank and Children of Men?
The transformative power of education in oppressive environments
The corrupting influence of power in governmental systems
The survival of hope in the face of adversity and oppression
The destructive effects of isolation on individual identity
26
For what ultimate purpose is LIWC primarily used?
Categorizing grammatical errors in written language
Counting the number of words in a given text
Identifying plagiarism in academic writing
Analyzing the emotional and cognitive components of written text
27
Excluding purely intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, what are some of the other states in Organismic Integration Theory?
Identified regulation, introjected regulation, intrinsic regulation
Amotivation, introjected regulation, identified regulation
External regulation, identified regulation, self-regulation
Introjected regulation, external regulation, intrinsic regulation
28
What are the drives/needs discussed in self-determination theory?
Autonomy, perseverance, and cognitive flexibility
Self-regulation, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence
Motivation, intention, and goal-setting
Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
29
According to Hyland, what is metadiscourse in academic writing?
A way of citing sources and providing evidence in the text
The use of specialized vocabulary to convey technical information
Language that frames and involves the sources, the author, and readers
A rhetorical strategy to persuade the audience of your argument
30
Which of the following is not a real 'think tank'?
The Brookings Institution
The Liberty Scholars Initiative
Pew Research Center
The Heritage Foundation
31
What does the acronym LIWC stand for?
Literature Interpretation and Writing Context
Language Interaction and Writing Codes
Linguistic Integration and Word Clustering
Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count
32
Which of the following is NOT a rhetorically important quality of an audience named by Moral Foundations Theory?
Loyalty/Betrayal
Care/Harm
Authority/Subversion
Humor/Gravitas
33
Which of the following is most an example of "hedging" in metadiscourse?
"The research affirms that the hypothesis is correct..."
"It is possible that the results indicate..."
"The evidence suggests the likely conclusion that..."
"This study clearly demonstrates that..."
34
Which of the following best defines the concept of moral intuitionism as used in MFT?
People make moral decisions based on instinct and feeling then rationalize
People arrive at moral judgments through conscious, logical reasoning.
People prioritize logic over emotion when making moral choices.
People base moral reasoning solely on religious and cultural teachings.
35
According to Tardy, what are the four components of rhetorical genre knowledge?
Descriptive, narrative, expository, and argumentative knowledge
Logical, audience, structural, and tone knowledge
Formal, process, rhetorical, and subject-matter knowledge
Formal, grammatical, citation, and source evaluation knowledge
36
What is one method by which people most reliably develop genre mastery?
Studying published genre analyses in academic journals
Learning lists of genre conventions from writing guides
Repeated participation in contexts where the genre is used
By studying a wide range of genre-specific theoretical texts
37
What was the name of the first compulsory literacy schooling law in Massachusetts in 1647
The New England Primer Statute
The Puritan Education Ordinance
The Massachusetts Literacy Mandate
The Old Deluder Satan Law
38
Why is passive voice often useful to understand and notice for rhetorical practice and analysis?
It makes the sentence more personal and direct.
It emphasizes the subject performing the action.
It can hide the agent, focusing on the action or recipient.
It creates more complex sentence structures.
39
What type of metadiscourse is used to clarify a relationship between ideas in a text?
Informational metadiscourse
Interactive metadiscourse
Relational metadiscourse
Procedural metadiscourse
40
Which of the following is NOT considered a 'Kiss of Death' in competitive academic applications?
Framing yourself as an ideal candidate with good fit
A personal statement not tailored to the program, mission, and faculty
Attempting to impress the review committee
Having letters of recommendation that do not use superlative praise
41
Which set of moral foundations tend to be favored more strongly in WEIRD societies?
Care/Harm and Sanctity/Degradation
Loyalty/Betrayal and Authority/Subversion
Care/Harm and Fairness/Cheating
Sanctity/Degradation and Authority/Subversion
42
What is the primary purpose of MFT adapted for rhetorical analysis?
To explain how people make decisions based on pure logic
To identify different moral values that audiences prioritize
To list ethical guidelines for public speaking
To establish universal moral rules
43
How is the Big Five Inventory relevant to rhetorical theory and practice?
It shows how personality traits influence a speaker's credibility
It determines the effectiveness of a speaker's use of ethos and pathos
It reveals how audiences' responses to persuasion may vary based on traits
It shows how easily someone can be persuaded
44
According to Hyland's research, which of these fields is most likely to use block quotes in their scholarly writing?
Biology
Marketing
Mathematics
Sociology
45
What is the purpose of a code gloss?
To mark the start of a new section
To cite the original source of a quote
To provide extra clarification or examples
To add emphasis
46
Which of the following is an example of interactional metadiscourse?
Transitions
Code glosses
Self-mentions
Endophoric markers
47
What does the sociological acronym WEIRD stand for?
Worldwide, Educated, Individualistic, Rich, Democratic
Western, Emerging, Industrialized, Revolutionary, Diverse
Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic
Wealthy, Equal, Inclusive, Reasonable, Democratic
48
Which personality trait does the big five model suggest is most impactful on a person's emotionality?
Openness
Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
49
Why is the acronym WEIRD relevant to social science research and rhetorical practice?
It represents the ideal characteristics of all global societies
It describes the most common cultural norms found across the world.
It suggests that only WEIRD societies contribute to psychological theory
It reveals the bias in research that prioritizes Western societies
50
Which character in Children of Men is an example of an 'antihero'?
Theo
Kee
Miriam
Luke
51
According to empirical data from MFT, which values tend to resonate more powerfully with conservative audiences?
Equality and Liberation
Care and Fairness
Loyalty, Authority, and Sanctity
Humor and Authenticity
52
Which religious motif is invoked during the pregnancy reveal scene in Children of Men?
The Nativity
The Ascension
The Garden of Eden
The Fall of Man
53
What are the personality traits statistically indicated by the 'Big Five' model of personality?
Extraversion, Sensitivity, Neuroticism, Empathy, and Conscientiousness
Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Empathy, and Conscientiousness
Neuroticism, Creativity, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Openness
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism
54
According to MFT, which of the following rhetorical appeals might be most effective with a conservative audience?
Emphasizing respect for traditions and social hierarchies
Prioritizing social equality over group loyalty
Focusing only on individual freedoms and choice
Using humor and satire to critique authority
55
Moral Foundation Theory relies on a theory of logic and emotion known by what name?
Cognitive Ethical Reasoning
Moral Intuitionism
Emotional Persuasion Theory
Rationalist Moral Cognition
56
What does the character Red symbolize in The Shawshank Redemption?
The futility of attempting to escape the system
The corrupting influence of the prison system
The power of institutionalization and despair
The hope of redemption and personal growth
57
What cinematic technique is Children of Men famous for using?
Found footage sequences
Split screens
Flashbacks
Extended single-take shots
58
How does Children of Men utilize visual rhetoric to highlight themes of hope and despair?
Through rapid, disorienting camera movements to induce anxiety
Through the repeated use of the color red to symbolize resistance
By using vibrant colors during action scenes
By employing long, continuous shots of bleak, decaying landscapes
59
Which field is most likely to use nonintegral citations?
Philosophy
Marketing
Biology
Applied linguistics
60
What does reactance refer to?
The tendency to avoid difficult decisions
Emotional numbness caused by repeated stress
Increased desire to comply with authority figures
A motivational response to resist perceived threats to one’s freedom
61
What famous dystopian novel is most clearly an influence on Children of Men?
Brave New World
1984
The Handmaid’s Tale
Fahrenheit 451
62
What do literacy sponsors often stand to gain from sponsoring others' literacy, according to Brandt?
The ability to sleep easy at night
Exclusive rights to the person's writing
Tax deductible expenses
An increase to their own status, influence, and profits
63
How did American colleges shift their English curriculum in the period leading up to the Revolutionary War?
They implemented a rigorous focus on scientific and technical writing
They transitioned to a vocational training model for future trade leaders
They began emphasizing classical rhetoric and oratory for public service
They focused on creative writing to reflect an emerging national identity
64
What's the first step of the three-pass reading method for scientific articles?
Evaluate the article's citations and references
Skim through the article to get an overview of structure and main points
Read the article slowly and carefully to understand each sentence
Read the abstract to determine if it's worth your time to read further
65
According to Tom P. Miller, how did English studies evolve during the 19th century?
They centered on classical texts and religious instruction
They integrated iterature and writing as part of a liberal arts education
They became increasingly focused on individual creative expression
They were replaced by scientific and technical subjects
66
Who directed Children of Men?
Denis Villeneuve
Guillermo del Toro
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Alfonso Cuarón
67
What is the name of the theory for which psychologist Jonathan Haidt is famous in The Righteous Mind?
Moral Foundations Theory
Emotive Rationalism
Intuitive Logic Framework
Moral Affect Theory
68
What does "IMRAD "stand for? This is sometimes more complexly written as "AIM(RaD)C".
Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion
Ideas, Models, Resources, and Analysis
Information, Methodology, Results, and Data
Investigation, Measurement, Research, and Data
69
Which of the following is least appropriate to consider a literacy sponsor?
A parent who teaches a child to read
A workplace requiring employees to write reports
A personal diary kept secret from others
A religious organization offering free reading classes
70
Which set of reporting verbs is most correlated with the field of biology?
say, suggest, argue, claim, point out, propose, think
develop, report, study
describe, find, report, show, suggest, observe
suggest, argue, demonstrate, propose, show
71
Which moral foundation proposed by Haidt and colleagues was added later than the original five?
Fairness/Cheating
Care/Harm
Loyalty/Betrayal
Liberty/Oppression

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