Which is likely the best choice for the exigence of this talk?

Bu learned the power of reading&reflected how it has improved her life.

What is the purpose of Lisa Bu's talk?

For her audience to begin reading more books.

What is the overall message of this talk?

Reading books can expand your mind and broaden your perspective on life.

Which part of the rhetorical situation may influence Bu's ethical appeals (establishing trust with her audience?)

Context: She is giving a talk at a TED conference.

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Rhetoric Review!

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This Quiz focuses on The Rhetorical Situation, Author's Choice, and Rhetorical Appeals. Watch the video linked below. Then, play! Link: https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_bu_how_books_can_open_your_mind?language=en&subtitle=en

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Who is the speaker in this video?
Lisa Bu
Ted
Youtube
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Which is likely the best choice for the exigence of this talk?
Bu learned the power of reading&reflected how it has improved her life.
Bu and her parents fought and she wanted to prove them wrong.
Bu wants to share life hacks to make other's more productive.
Bu feels annoyed that people don't read, and wants them to read more.
3
What is the purpose of Lisa Bu's talk?
For her audience to think deeply about their career choices.
To inspire others to study abroad.
For her audience to begin reading more books.
For her audience to tell other's about how she grew up.
4
Which choice?: "Books have given me a magic portal to connect with people of the past and present."
Repetition
Metaphor
Formal Diction
Allusion
5
What is the overall message of this talk?
You can only learn from books if they are older texts.
Reading books can expand your mind and broaden your perspective on life.
You can't always get what you want.
When your dreams don't work out for you, it can help to find a hobby.
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Which part of the rhetorical situation may influence Bu's ethical appeals (establishing trust with her audience?)
Exigence: Inspired by her experience reading books to share her story.
Context: She is giving a talk at a TED conference.
Purpose: She wants her readers to begin reading more.
Speaker: Her name is Lisa Bu.
7
Which appeal?: "My dream would never come true. I was afraid... of some second class happiness .."
Ethics= Trust
Emotion: Care and Connection
Logic: Understanding
8
Which type of choice does Lisa Bu make when she refers to the holy bible?
Metaphor
Allusion
Rhetorical Question
Formal Diction
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Which appeal?: "Comparative reading is nothing new. There are fields such as comparative religion and literature."
Logical appeal= Understanding
Emotional appeal= Connection and care
Ethical appeal= Trust

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Questions 9

Answers

1
Who is the speaker in this video?
Lisa Bu
Ted
Youtube
2
Which is likely the best choice for the exigence of this talk?
Bu learned the power of reading&reflected how it has improved her life.
Bu and her parents fought and she wanted to prove them wrong.
Bu wants to share life hacks to make other's more productive.
Bu feels annoyed that people don't read, and wants them to read more.
3
What is the purpose of Lisa Bu's talk?
For her audience to think deeply about their career choices.
To inspire others to study abroad.
For her audience to begin reading more books.
For her audience to tell other's about how she grew up.
4
Which choice?: "Books have given me a magic portal to connect with people of the past and present."
Repetition
Metaphor
Formal Diction
Allusion
5
What is the overall message of this talk?
You can only learn from books if they are older texts.
Reading books can expand your mind and broaden your perspective on life.
You can't always get what you want.
When your dreams don't work out for you, it can help to find a hobby.
6
Which part of the rhetorical situation may influence Bu's ethical appeals (establishing trust with her audience?)
Exigence: Inspired by her experience reading books to share her story.
Context: She is giving a talk at a TED conference.
Purpose: She wants her readers to begin reading more.
Speaker: Her name is Lisa Bu.
7
Which appeal?: "My dream would never come true. I was afraid... of some second class happiness .."
Ethics= Trust
Emotion: Care and Connection
Logic: Understanding
8
Which type of choice does Lisa Bu make when she refers to the holy bible?
Metaphor
Allusion
Rhetorical Question
Formal Diction
9
Which appeal?: "Comparative reading is nothing new. There are fields such as comparative religion and literature."
Logical appeal= Understanding
Emotional appeal= Connection and care
Ethical appeal= Trust