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Is this a metaphor?
What logos mean?
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What logos mean?
reason
mind
brain
thought
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Is this a metaphor?
Yes
No
3
An example of Pathos could be
A commercial starring Lebron James
a commercial Talking about Animal Abuse
4
What are rhetorical devices?
Techniques used to persuade
IDK
Part of rhetorical questions
Parts of speech
5
Anything invective most likely has a...
Constructive Criticism
Sarcastic Tone
Negative Connotation
Unexpected Twist
6
tone is the...
Thewriter or speaker’s actions towards the subject
Thewriter or speaker’s thoughts towards the subject
Thewriter or speaker’s attitude towards the subject
Thewriter or speaker’s emotions towards the subject
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which is a personification
is was cold as ice
the wind blow through my hair
8
What's a rhetorical strategy?
a possible method to communicate
a technique that isn't ethical
a question that you don't respond to
a method that speakers use to achieve their goals
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Which is an Euphemism?
That kitten isn't the best looking.
Ew! That kitten is disgusting!
O ma gawd that kitten is soo ugly😱.
10
Alliteration
Keep away from or stop yourself from doing
Arranging ideas and details of belief based on evidence and experience
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
exaggerated statements or claims not mean to be taken literally
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Which rhetorical devices does this advertisement primarily utilize?
Paradox
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Logos
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Which rhetorical strategy is this?
sarcasm
incongruity
invective
dramatic irony
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What is exposition?
It supports background information about events, settings and characters.
Another word for setting.
It supports background info about the setting.
The mood of characters, particularly happy.
14
Is this a metaphor?
No
Yes
15
Which is an example of bathos?
Eat slugs, Malfoy!
Matt was a maniacal heinous stalker. I dont like him.
Matt was not exactly nice.
Hello darkness, my friend.
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Which sentence shows parallelism?
Flying is fast, comfortable, and safe.
Flying is fast with soft seats and seat belts feel safe too.
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What is the role of an Analogy?
Used to describe two different things
Used to make the reader's mind clearer
Used to name two different things
Used to conceive new ideas and hypotheses
18
Give me an example of foreshadowing
"Innocents are always not innocent." -Joshua
"I have lost someone, you haven't.. Yet.." -Daniel
"I had a dream where I got crushed by rocks.. You didn’t save me." -Brian
"Funny haha moment." -Toby
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What is opposite of the word or meaning of ambiguity?
clarity, certainty, clearness in meaning
doubtful, uncertain, unclear in meaning (see google search)
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This is caricature.
True
False
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What is the connotation of pompous?
Negative
Neutral
Positive
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What is an allusion?
A reference to a well known person, place, event, literary work, or work of
When author repeats certain lines, words, or phrases to emphasize meaning
The use of words that imitate sounds
a misleading image presented to the vision
23
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
Exaggerated statements or not meant to be taken literally
A word from a sound associated with its named
All of the above
comparing two words using "like" or "as"
24
Which Genre is this?
Realistic Fiction
Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Sci-Fi
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What is Ethos
Emotional appeal
When the reader creates credibility
Rational thinking appeals
The self-image a writer creates that suggests credibility
26
What does didactic mean?
Using irony to explain something
of, relating to, or caused by reflection
convey instruction/information, pleasure and entertainment
contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives
27
Which is an example of metonymy?
"Can you pass the Grey Poupon?"
“Can you help me?”
“Could you give me a hand?”
“Could you assist me?”
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What is a correct example of Syllogism?
All dogs bite. I bite. Therefore I am a dog.
You could say Hitler was rushin’ to get into Russia
The Chicken is ready to eat!
You may execute your laws and citizens as you deem fit
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Define: Rhetoric
a work, event, moment, or figure strongly influencing later developments.
communicate; make an idea known or understandable to someone
the art of persuasive speaking or writing; command of language
examine, study, discover or reveal through detailed information
30
When Ashley saw the spider, she screamed! What’s the antecedent?
Spider
She
Ashley
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Ethos, pathos, or logos?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
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What is the
context
in a rhetorical situation?
The situation which generates the need for communication
The main goal of a text or communication
The physical location where the writing happens
The culture in which a text is created
33
What is Syntax?
The study of how syllables make up words.
A tax payable for sentences that are incomprehensible.
Who knows??
The study of how we combine words into sentences.
34
What is the difference of an oxymoron and a paradox?
A paradox is a statement that can be true and oxymoron is a contradiction
A paradox is another word for an oxymoron
They’re is no difference
Am oxymoron is always true and a paradox is always false
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What is an allegory?
An exaggeration
An extended metaphor throughout the course of a text
Repitition of a word or expression for emphasis
A word with an opposite meaning for ironic or humorous effect.
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Which sentence shows parallelism?
This job needs someone who can write and problem solving.
This job needs someone who can write and problem solve.
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Extended Metaphor
Figure of speech that compares things w/o using like or as.
Compares two things at length and in many ways.
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What is connotation?
descriptive words
figurative language
words with opposite meanings
positive or negative emotions associated with words
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What type of irony exists in the image?
situational
verbal
dramatic
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Satire . . .
makes fun of everybody for the sake of tearing them down.
makes people feel really great about themselves.
ridicules humanity's faults for the betterment of society.
gives everybody a free pass to act however they want.
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How do you make an inference?
Topic, Attitude, Because
Read the title, headings, and look for key words.
Decide which kind of informational text it is.
Apply what you know to what you read.
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Which of the following is an example of a similie?
She is as light as a feather.
The feather flew through the air.
The feather whispered goodbye as it floated through the air.
Feathers fall as birds flock.
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Juxtaposition or Antithesis?
Juxtaposition
Antithesis
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What does denotation mean?
The meaning, definition, or explanation...
To Detonate
What you derived, based on clues, on what the word meant
The conclusion of something
45
What is an example of imagery?
It is my fault I get out immediately.
I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
My eyes are open. I know where I am
i am lost ... I am helpless
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Who is the
audience
in a rhetorical situation?
To whom an author specifically writes.
All of the above.
The people who support the author as they write.
Anyone who could possible read the author's text.
47
Personification is a type of metaphor.
False
True
48
The Denotation for the Word "Curious" is _______
Bored Of
Useless
Uninterested
Highly Interested
49
Which sentence shows parallelism?
Mary likes swimming and bicycling.
Mary likes swimming and to ride a bicycle.
50
What is the rhetorical situation? Choose the best answer!
Something that keeps me up at night. Please don't bring it up!
Speaker, occasion, audience, purpose, subject, plus context & exigence.
Context, audience, purpose, exigence, and again, simply being very serious.
Speaker, a ticket booth, purpose, seriousness, & exigence.
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Why are there so
many elements
in a rhetorical situation?
Effective communication must be specific to its audience
Rhetoric can only be used in very specific situations
Communication is always difficult and complex
All of the above
52
Which is an ad hominem argument?
That's true, however have you considered the most recent university report.
If that is true, then you are a fool.
It may be time to consider some other opinions.
I believe you are wrong.
53
what does a clause consist of?
subject and verb
subject and conjunction
subject and preposition
a red suit and a beard
54
Which Irony is this?
I dont know i forgot
Verbal
Situational
Dramatic
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Semantics is the study of what?
biology which concerns the form and structure of words within a language
Meaning; how we combine words to create meaningful discourse.
56
What is the
purpose
in a rhetorical situation?
The reason for the text to exist.
The form the text takes in the world.
The subject of the text.
The situation surrounding the text.
57
Choose the example of Aphorism
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
"All the news that's fit to print."
"Where there's life,there's hope."
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What is diction?
Style or choice of words & phrases that are used in writing.
An expression that doesn't make sense if taken literally.
The main idea isn't completed until the end of the sentence.
A word is applied to an object but isn't literally relevant.
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What is the meaning of pedantic?
concerned with little details
studies hard
pediatrician school
foot
60
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
John is as cute as a button.
The tree danced in the wind.
This book is heavy.
She's so dumb, she thinks Taco Bell is a Mexican phone company.
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Atmosphere
is the same as "setting"
is a tone of voice
is the same as "plot"
describes the mood of a story
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Which are examples of figurative language?
simile, metaphor, personification
verbs, nouns, and adjectives
integrity, persistence, ownership
paraphrasing, underlining, highlighting
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Which of these is an example of antithesis?
Injustice everywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
He kicked the bucket
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
Jumbo shrimp
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What is a Pun ???
a joke exploiting different meanings of words
It's a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning
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The pacing of a story is affected by...
The way sentences are structured (varying how long/ short)
How many words are on a page
How quickly events unfold
How many characters there are
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What is colloquial language?
Words that are appropriate to put in an essay
An exaggerated phrase of words
Informal words/phrases associated with a geographical region
It's raining cats and dogs
