Rhetoric Test Review 11

As an effective ad, which part of rhetoric is the strongest?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

• All aspects of the rhetorical triangle must be used equally to achieve effectiveness.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”     Which device(s) does this quote show?

• anaphora

• antithesis

• parallelism

• repetition

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What effect(s) does including counterarguments NOT make?

• increases the strength of pathos

• increases the strength of ethos

• increases the strength of logos

• increases the agreement with the audience

Juxtaposition places two opposing things next to each other. Which other 2 devices are examples of juxtaposition?

• antithesis

• anaphora

• paradox

• oxymoron

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What of these statements are FALSE about the difference between a parody and a satire?

• Both are meant for humor.

• Satire is funny, and parody is sarcastic.

• Both make fun of something, but satire is meant to create change.

• Both are meant to create change, but only parody is funny.

Which of these is a way to incorporate ethos?

• openly remind your audience who you are and why you are an authority

• use specialized jargon

• use solid arguments written in correct grammar and language

• use descriptive language and imagery

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these is a logical fallacy?

• If you don't want cancer, you shouldn't smoke.

• I have been married for 58 years, so I can tell that he won't be a good spouse.

• I've not eaten meat for 8 years, and I'm fit, so vegetarianism is always healthy.

• We have conducted the experiment 57 times and achieved the same results; therefore, the outcome is reliable.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The incorporation of popular celebrities, movies, and/or events portrays the use of which rhetorical appeal?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal can be established with the use of jargon?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In his "Pearl Harbor" speech, FDR exudes two contrasting tones. Which word does he use to portray his tone toward Japan?

• premeditated

• maintenence

• grave danger

• inevitable triumph

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4