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What is rhetoric?

• The art of writing 

• The art of persuading through speech 

• The art of acting 

• The art of painting 

Answer explanation

Rhetoric is the art of persuading through speech, making option b) the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The term “rhetoric” is often associated today with whom?

• Politicians 

• Scientists 

• Artists 

• Writers 

Answer explanation

The term 'rhetoric' is often associated with politicians today, making choice a) the correct answer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who was Corax?

• A Greek philosopher 

• The first recorded person to develop the art of rhetoric 

• A famous politician 

• A modern-day speaker 

Answer explanation

Corax was the first recorded person to develop the art of rhetoric, making choice b the correct answer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the main issue between Corax and Tisias?

• Property disputes 

• The payment of tuition fees 

• The correctness of arguments 

• Intellectual property rights 

Answer explanation

The main issue between Corax and Tisias was the payment of tuition fees, as indicated in the text.

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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

Why did Tisias refuse to pay Corax?

• a) Because Corax did not teach him anything 

• b) Because Corax breached the contract 

• c) Because he felt it was unnecessary 

• d) Because he was dissatisfied with the knowledge learned 

Answer explanation

Tisias refused to pay Corax because Corax did not teach him anything, as indicated by choice a).

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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

Aristotle is considered what in the field of rhetoric?

• a) A famous writer on art 

• b) The inventor of philosophy 

• c) The father of persuasive art 

• d) The founder of a school 

Answer explanation

Aristotle is considered the father of persuasive art in the field of rhetoric.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How did Aristotle define “rhetoric”?

• a) A combination of intellect and emotion 

• b) The available means of persuasion 

• c) A way of interpreting through storytelling 

• d) An effective teaching method 

Answer explanation

Aristotle defined 'rhetoric' as the available means of persuasion, making option b the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the three main elements of rhetoric according to Aristotle?

• a) Ethics, Emotion, reason 

• b) Philosophy, Art, Skills 

• c) Truth, Ethics, Style 

• d) Vocabulary, Grammar, Phonetics

Answer explanation

According to Aristotle, the three main elements of rhetoric are Ethics, Emotion, and reason, making option a) the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is “Logos” in rhetoric?

• a) The appeal to emotion 

• b) The appeal through the speaker's character

• c) The appeal through delivery style 

• d)  The logic and reasoning in an argument 

Answer explanation

In rhetoric, 'Logos' refers to the logic and reasoning in an argument, making option d) the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of “Pathos” in rhetoric?

• a) To persuade the audience with logic 

• b) To connect with the audience's emotions 

• c) To present the truth 

• d) To enhance the speaker's credibility 

Answer explanation

To connect with the audience's emotions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5