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Rhetoric Check-in Quiz
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1
This famous classic ad combines which ad appeals?
magic ingredient, patriotism, and facts/figures
snob appeal, association, bandwagon
Association, snob appeal, and wit/humor
Humor, escape, unfinished claim
2
Which of these is the overall main idea of the cartoon?
There is a paper with an "F" on it
Parents today do not hold their children accountable for grades
The two years are not literal years, but metonyms for the past and present
The desk is wooden
3
SCJ Elena Kagan said allowing an OK religious charter school would open the door for more tax payers paying for CS's.
This might be an example of an ad hominem fallacy.
This might be an example of a red herring fallacy.
This might be an example of a straw man fallacy.
This might be an example of the slippery slop/snowball fallacy.
4
By today's standards, this ad would have a _____ tone.
sexist
uplifting
logical
persuasive
5
The image below represents an attempt to . . .
argue or persuade
advertise
sell a product
debate
6
This ad is relying on _________ to sell its product
Pathos (the audience's needs)
Logos via statistics
Logos (attractive images)
The doctor's ethos
7
Besides the fallacy in the video, what other fallacy misrepresents an one's argument and critiques what they didn't say
Begging the Question
Red herring
Straw Man
Dicto Simpliciter
8
Which of these is NOT explicitly stated or depicted in the cartoon?
There is a line dividing one cartoon into two parts.
There are four people in the picture
1960 is a metonym for the past; 2010 a metonym for the present
One person is sitting at a desk
9
In the 1st ad using African Amer. by McD's, which of these is likely an appeal to
pathos
, connecting to the AA audience?
People dressed in suits
The use of Gospel-like and call and response music
Highlighting the Egg McMuffin.
The fact that the ad doesn't mention prices
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If A, then B. Not B. So not A
Modus Tollens
Modus Ponens
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If you get an A, you pass this class. You passed the class. Therefore you got an A.
Valid and unsound
Invalid, but sound
Invalid and thus unsound
Valid and sound
12
In the Rhetorical Triangle model of argumentation, "context" would be most similar to which two terms in other models?
occassion (SOAPSTone) and Exigence
Ethos and Pathos
The double-headed arrows
Occassion (SOAPSTone) and Kairos
13
Which argument below is the most similar to the fallacy of authority being true?
You shouldn't sag your pants. That's what prisoners used to do.
Marijuana is safer than cigarettes; no one has ever proven otherwise.
You should believe me. I'm the one in charge!
I can't believe you're wearing a ring! That used to be a symbol of slavery!
14
Which of the following is NOT an appeal or fallacy in this video?
Pathos
Non-sequitur
Appeal to pity (ad misericordiam)
Problem/Solution Offering
15
Which of these is NOT a tool used in this cartoon?
Juxtaposition/comparison
Metaphor
Metonymy
Hyperbole
16
This ad uses all of the following except . . .
Logos via parallelism ("When people are fed, futures are nourished")
Logos via statistics
Celebrity testimony
Snob and beauty appeal b/c SJ is considered to be attractive
17
The ad uses logos (comparison) when it . . .
uses a Corvette
Includes the Surgeon General's warning
Gives the company's logo
anthropomorphizes a camel
18
Which of the following is NOT true for the diagram below?
This is one version of the Toulmin Model of argumentation.
A rebuttal is a synonym for refutation
Both backing and grounding are different instances of evidence.
There is only one valid/usable model of the Toulmin Model.
19
When solving a crime scene, it would be illogical to follow _____ reasoning b/c it starts with a predetermined answer
Deductive
Inductive
20
Which argument below is an example of appealing to ignorance?
I can't believe you're wearing a ring! That used to be a symbol of slavery!
Marijuana is safer than cigarettes; no one has ever proven otherwise.
You should believe me. I'm the one in charge!
You shouldn't sag your pants. That's what prisoners used to do.
21
A _____________ is some "error" or use of faulty reasoning.
strategic use of pathos
logical use logos to logocentrically log a logistics plans
rhetorical context
logical fallacy
22
This commercial includes celebrity, lifestyle, and association appeals, but ends with a _______ appeal.
Plain folks
Glittering generality
Patriotism
Weasel Words
23
What is the occasion for this cartoon?
The diminished importance of grades to parents and teachers
A shift in teaching methodologies
A decline in teachers' abilities over 50 years
A shift in responsibility for academic performance
24
Because it begins with a "geometric" prefix meaning "many," this is an example of polysyndeton.
We didn’t land on Plymouth Rock; Plymouth Rock landed on us!”
"No matter where I end up, I always land. No matter."
We are perplexed, but not in despair
“Let the white folks have their money and power and segregation and laws.
25
Which color/choice below is all correct?
This argument is a logical fallacy
This argument is valid, unsound, and bad
This argument is invalid, unsound, and weak
This argument is invalid, unsound, and good
26
Which phrase in the ad would qualify as
pathos
because it appeals to an audience's needs or desires?
"You deserve a break today."
"What am I saying?"
"At McDonald's"
"Everyday"
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90% of humans are right-handed. Pat is human. Therefore, Pat is right-handed
Sentence one is the minor premise.
Both of these
Sentence two is the major premise.
Neither of these
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The use of data, reasoning, facts, or comparisons to persuade or argue
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
29
Which word in this ad may be considered a "Weasel Word" suggesting a positive trait w/out specifics?
"two all beef patties"
lettuce and cheese
"Big Mac"
"special"
30
This ad primary appeals to ________ through _______
adults; ethos
children; pathos
children; ethos
adults; pathos
31
An appeal to an audience's emotions, needs, and desires
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
32
In rhetoric, "bdelygmia" is the use of abusive or critical language vs. an opponent. It is similar to committing . . .
Reductio ad absurdum
Ad hominem
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
Cum hoc
33
This classic ad uses ______ as an advertising appeal
Escaping
Card stacking (listing only positive traits and ignoring obvious negatives)
Snob appeal
Wit and Humor
34
The genetic fallacy argues for/against something based on its history or source. Which of these is NOT a GF?
You shouldn't sag your pants. That's what prisoners used to do.
You should believe me. I'm the one in charge!
I can't believe you're wearing a ring! That used to be a symbol of slavery!
Marijuana is safer than cigarettes; no one has ever proven otherwise.
35
Which term in the Rhetorical Triangle is best called a critical or opportune time for one's message to be successful?
Kairos
Message
Rhetorical Context
Logos
36
A persuasive appeal in which one "sells" his/her own expertise or credibility
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
37
The use of side-by-side comparison (juxtaposition) and dates qualifies as using . . .
pathos
ethos
logos
38
Why is this argument valid?
Because the major and minor premise guarantee the conclusion
Because it is a hypothetical syllogism
Because it follows the format A=B, B=C, so A=C
All of the above
39
If it is raining, we will stay home. It is raining. Thus, we still stay home
Modus Ponens
Modus Tollens
Dysjunctive syllogism
Hypothetical syllogism
40
All toasters are made of gold. All gold items are time travel devices. All toasters are time travel devices.
Valid, unsound, bad, and strong.
Invalid, sound, bad, strong
Invalid, unsound, good, and strong
Valid, sound, good, and weak
41
Which of these examples makes an
ad hominem
attack using bdelygmia?
"The Republicans . . . tagged the liberals as 'fetus-killing' elitists."
I arrived at school late. My teacher isn't happy. My lateness caused this.
It's the right thing to do because everyone's getting in on the idea now!
"A" has lower cholesterol than "B." "A" died first b/c of his low cholest.
42
If "meso" means "middle," which of these is an example of a repetition device known as "mesodiplosis?"
We are all to blame. You are to blame.
This is how to wash a fish; this is how to comb your hair; this is how you
I came. I saw. I conquered.
We are troubled, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.
