Lang Test Review

Question 1

What is narration used for?

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To reference a sequence of events

Question 2

Which of these is NOT always a characteristic of a narrative?

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Dialogue

Question 3

The most in-depth and lengthy section of an argument using the classical oration model

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confirmatio

Question 4

Brian wears green every day so green must be his favorite color

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Inductive

Question 5

In classical oration: this introduces the reader to the subject under discussion

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introduction

Question 6

Which fallacy? You should root for the New England Patriots---they are the most popular in the NFL

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bandwagon appeal

Question 7

What are the five parts of classical oration?

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Introduction, narration, confirmation, refutation, conclusion

Question 8

Which fallacy? Either you listen to Fall Out Boy, or you don't listen to any good music.

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Either/Or

Question 9

reaching a conclusion by starting with a general principle and applying it to a specific case

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deduction

Question 10

Which fallacy? Justifies a claim because a large group favors it

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Appeal to popularity

Question 11

What kind of reasoning? In the first month of school, Ian is late every Monday so he will be late next Monday too.

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Inductive

Question 12

Classic oration is a five-part structure used for ________.

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a speech

Question 13

Which fallacy? Attacks the arguer instead of the argument

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Ad hominem

Question 14

In classical oration, this is the major part of the text b/c it includes development & evidence

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confirmatio

Question 15

Which fallacy? Supports a conclusion by citing an authority who lacks expertise on the issue at hand

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Appeal to false authority

Question 16

Which fallacy? speaker chooses a deliberately poor or oversimplified example in order to refute the opponent

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straw man

Question 17

Which fallacy? Disney World should not be renovated because the CEO was arrested during a domestic dispute

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ad hominem

Question 18

Which fallacy? Presents an argument in which the conclusion is assumed in the reasoning

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Circular reasoning

Question 19

What does confirmation usually make the largest appeal to?

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logos

Question 20

A triangle has one angle that is 60° and one that is 30°, so the third angle must be 90°

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Deductive

Question 21

Where does narration usually come in 5-part classical oration?

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2nd

Question 22

What are the five parts of classical oration?

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Introduction, narration, confirmation, refutation, conclusion

Question 23

What is the Latin name for the introduction?

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exordium

Question 24

Which fallacy? Fans of Selena Gomez's music only like her because of her fashion style.

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Straw-man

Question 25

Which fallacy? You should listen to Ellie Goulding because everyone is listening to her music.

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Bandwagon

Question 26

Classic oration is a five-part structure used for ________.

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a speech

Question 27

What kind of reasoning? The Giants have lost their last seven games. Thus, they will probably lose their next game.

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Inductive

Question 28

In classical oration, this section introduces the reader to the subject under discussion

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exordium

Question 29

Arranging an argument from particulars to universals; using specifics to draw a conclusion

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inductive reasoning

Question 30

What kind of reasoning? A child examines ten tulips, all of which are red, and concludes that all tulips must be red.

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Inductive

Question 31

Which fallacy? People who don't listen to Beyoncé hate all creative, modern artists.

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Straw-man

Question 32

This mode may move from causes to effect or work from the effect backward to the causes

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cause and effect

Question 33

Which fallacy? Either college is free to all citizens, or our grandchildren will be mired with debt

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false dichotomy

Question 34

writer reasons from particulars to universals, using specific case in order to draw conclusion

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induction

Question 35

Which fallacy? Shakira is the best singer in the world because she is the most talented singer there is.

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Circular reasoning

Question 36

This mode contains concrete details with emphasis on imagery.

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description

Question 37

statement of the main argument made in the text

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thesis

Question 38

In deductive reasoning, the major and minor premises create a structure called a

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syllogism

Question 39

Which fallacy? People shouldn't listen to Nick Jonas because he is immature.

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Ad hominem

Question 40

In classical oration, this section provides factual information and background material

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narratio

Question 41

What question should the conclusion answer?

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So what?

Question 42

What question should the conclusion answer?

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So what?

Question 43

the major part of the text, includes the writer's proof needed to make case

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confirmation

Question 44

Which fallacy? Limits consideration to only two alternatives

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Black and white

Question 45

Reaching a conclusion by starting with a general principle & applying it to a specific case

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deductive reasoning

Question 46

Which fallacy? Assumes that a proposed step will set off a chain of uncontrollable events

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Slippery slope

Question 47

Which fallacy? Studying isn't good for you; I didn't study for my last test and I got a 95%

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hasty generalization

Question 48

addresses the counterargument. a bridge between the writer's proof and conclusion

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refutation

Question 49

In classical oration, this portion addresses any counterarguments

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refutatio

Question 50

Which fallacy? Uses emotionally charged language or imagery to distract the audience

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Loaded language

Question 51

Why use examples and evidence?

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To strengthen your argument

Question 52

Which fallacy? Either you agree that Drake is super cool, or you don't recognize cool when you see it.

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Either/or

Question 53

What is a rhetorical method?

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A common pattern of argument

Question 54

logical structure that uses the major premise and minor premise to reach a conclusion

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syllogism

Question 55

Where does narration usually come in 5-part classical oration?

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2nd

Question 56

What MUST be included in a compare and contrast mode?

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Major Similarities

Question 57

Which method? Telling a story or recounting a series of events

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narration

Question 58

What is the logical fallacy?

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false authority

Question 59

What kind of reasoning? All students go to school. You are a student. Therefore you go to school.

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Deductive

Question 60

In classical oration: provides factual information+background material on the subject at hand

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narration

Question 61

What is description used for?

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To help the reader understand through their senses

Question 62

Which fallacy? People like Rihanna because she is an appealing person.

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Circular reasoning

Question 63

Which fallacy? We elected Johnson as president and look what it got us: hurricanes, floods, disasters.

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post hoc

Question 64

Which fallacy? Ignores someone's actual position and presents a distorted or oversimplified version instead

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Straw person

Lang Test Review

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Lang Test Review

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