What is a counterargument?

A form of logical reasoning wherein a general principle is applied to a specific case.

The literal, dictionary-definition of a word.

What is deductive reasoning?

A form of logical reasoning wherein a general principle is applied to a specific case.

The literal, dictionary-definition of a word.

What does the term "Organization" refer to in rhetorical analysis?

How the different parts of an argument are arranged in a piece of writing or speech.

The author's persuasive intention.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

Using a symbol to refer to an idea or concept.

What is "Pathos" in rhetorical analysis?

An appeal to someone's emotions.

An appeal to ethics and credibility.

An appeal to the structure of the argument.

What is the "Purpose" in rhetorical analysis?

The author's persuasive intention.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

The use of spoken or written word to convey ideas.

The relationship between the author, the audience, and the text.

What does "Repetition" mean in rhetorical analysis?

Re-using a word or phrase repeatedly for effect or emphasis.

The use of symbols to refer to ideas.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

The author's personal approach to rhetoric in the piece.

What is "Rhetoric" in rhetorical analysis?

The use of spoken or written word (or a visual medium) to convey your ideas and convince an audience.

The author's persuasive intention.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

The use of symbols to refer to ideas.

What does the "Rhetorical triangle" refer to?

The relationship between the author, the audience, the text/message, and the context.

The author's personal approach to rhetoric in the piece.

The use of symbols to refer to ideas.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

What is the role of the "Speaker" in rhetorical analysis?

The persona adopted by the author to deliver his or her message.

The author's persuasive intention.

The use of symbols to refer to ideas.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

What does "Style" refer to in rhetorical analysis?

The author's personal approach to rhetoric in the piece.

The use of symbols to refer to ideas.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

The author's persuasive intention.

What is "Symbolism" in rhetorical analysis?

The use of symbols to refer to ideas or concepts.

The author's persuasive intention.

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

The persona adopted by the author to deliver his or her message.

What does "Syntax" refer to in rhetorical analysis?

The way sentences are grammatically constructed.

The author's persuasive intention.

The use of symbols to refer to ideas or concepts.

The author's personal approach to rhetoric in the piece.

What is the definition of "Synthesis" in rhetorical analysis terms?

Combining sources or ideas in a coherent way in the purpose of a larger point.

Overarching ideas or driving premises of a work.

The use of stylistic devices to reveal an author's attitude toward a subject.

What does the term "Tone" refer to in rhetorical analysis?

The use of stylistic devices to reveal an author's attitude toward a subject.

Combining sources or ideas in a coherent way.

Overarching ideas or driving premises of a work.

What is "Alliteration" in figurative language terms?

Using words with the same first letter repeatedly close together in a phrase or sentence.

Making a brief reference to the cultural canon.

Offering a brief narrative episode.

Agreeing with the opposing viewpoint on a certain smaller point.

What is an "Anecdote" in rhetorical analysis terms?

Offering a brief narrative episode.

Agreeing with the opposing viewpoint on a certain smaller point.

Referring to something with a veiled phrase instead of saying it directly.

Providing examples in service of a point.

What does "Euphemism" mean in rhetorical analysis?

Referring to something with a veiled phrase instead of saying it directly.

Overstating a situation for humorous or dramatic effect.

Providing examples in service of a point.

Offering a brief narrative episode.

What is "Hyperbole" in figurative language terms?

Overstating a situation for humorous or dramatic effect.

Using words with the same first letter repeatedly close together.

Making a brief reference to the cultural canon.

Offering a brief narrative episode.

A commonly used phrase that signifies something very different than its literal meaning.

A phrase that means exactly what it says.

A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

A scientific term used in biology.

A phrase that contradicts itself

Giving human characteristics to a nonhuman object

A phrase or assertion that appears to contradict itself

Repeated structural elements in a sentence

Using the form of something to mimic and make fun of it

Mockingly stating the opposite of what you mean

Using the form of something to mimic and make fun of it

Giving human characteristics to a nonhuman object

A genre of humorous and mocking criticism

Referring to one part of something as a way to refer to the whole

What does personification involve?

Giving human characteristics to a nonhuman object or idea

Mockingly stating the opposite of what you mean

Deliberately minimizing something

Pre-Quiz on Rhetorical Devices and Techniques

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W.11-12.2D, RI.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6

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What is the definition of "Analogy"?

The combination of reasons, evidence, etc that an author uses to convince an audience of their position.

Explaining something complex by comparing it to something more simple.

The writer's personal views or feelings about the subject at hand.

The implied meaning of a word; words can broadly have positive, negative, or neutral connotations.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

Context

Connotation

Denotation

Counterargument

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Pre-Quiz on Rhetorical Devices and Techniques

60 questions

What is the definition of "Analogy"?

Which term refers to the combination of reasons, evidence, etc that an author uses to convince an audience of their position?

What are the three different methods of appealing to an audience to convince them, according to Aristotelian appeals?

Which term describes the writer's personal views or feelings about the subject at hand?

Who is the author directing his or her message towards?

What does "Compare and contrast" involve?

What is the implied meaning of a word called?

What term refers to the extra-textual environment in which the text is being delivered?

What is a counterargument?

What is deductive reasoning?

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