Rhetorical Analysis Test Review

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

• Using statistical evidence to support an argument.

• Making the audience feel sympathy for people affected by a natural disaster.

• Citing a well-respected source to establish credibility.

• Comparing two opposing viewpoints on a controversial issue.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is pathos primarily used for in persuasive writing?

• To appeal to the audience's sense of logic.

• To evoke emotions in the audience.

• To demonstrate the speaker's credibility.

• To create a rhythmic flow in the text.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best represents the use of logos in an argument?

• Sharing a personal anecdote to connect with the audience.

• Using a famous quote to inspire the audience.

• Presenting data and statistics to support a claim.

• Wearing a lab coat to appear more credible.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Juxtaposition is best described as:

• The repetition of the initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

• The direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known.

• The placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts.

• The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Parallelism in writing is used to:

• Compare and contrast two different concepts or ideas.

• Create a pattern of similarity in the structure of two or more lines in a text.

• Refer indirectly to a well-known story, event, person, or object to make a comparison.

• Describe scenes, smells, sounds, tastes, and textures to create a vivid picture.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An allusion in literature is:

• A humorous take on a serious subject.

• A direct comparison between two unlike things.

• A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

• The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Imagery in writing is important because it:

• Establishes the author's credibility on the subject.

• Appeals to the reader's emotions and feelings.

• Helps to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

• Makes the text more logical and easier to follow.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of humor being used in rhetoric?

• A politician uses a well-known proverb to close their speech.

• An author describes a sunset in great detail to set the mood.

• A speaker makes a light-hearted joke about their own expense to connect with the audience.

• A writer uses a famous historical event to draw a parallel to their argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Alliteration is best defined as:

• The comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."

• The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

• The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

• The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used when a writer cites the findings of a scientific study?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Humor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5