Modes of Discourse Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional four rhetorical modes of discourse?

• Narration

• Description

• Persuasion

• Argumentation

In the rhetorical mode of "cause and effect," what is the primary focus?

• Describing a sequence of events

• Explaining reasons and outcomes

• Comparing similarities and differences

• Telling a story

Which rhetorical mode is primarily used to tell a story or recount events?

• Narration

• Description

• Exposition

• Argumentation

When writing a "compare and contrast" essay, what is the main objective?

• To describe a process

• To explain causes and effects

• To highlight similarities and differences

• To argue a point

Which rhetorical mode would be most appropriate for a scientific research paper?

• Narration

• Description

• Exposition

• Argumentation

In a "cause and effect" essay, what is the term for the event that triggers a series of outcomes?

• Effect

• Cause

• Conclusion

• Premise

Which rhetorical mode is best suited for creating vivid imagery and sensory details?

• Narration

• Description

• Exposition

• Argumentation

What is the primary goal of the rhetorical mode of "argumentation"?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene

Which of the following is an example of a "compare and contrast" thesis statement?

• "The Civil War had many causes, including economic, social, and political factors."

• "The Civil War and the Revolutionary War had different causes but similar outcomes."

• "The Civil War was a significant event in American history."

• "The Civil War resulted in the abolition of slavery."

In the context of rhetorical modes, which term best describes a detailed account of a person, place, or thing?

• Narration

• Description

• Exposition

• Argumentation