Unit 4 Vocabulary Test

The dictionary definition of a word is the word's...

• context clue

• connotation

• denotation

• tone

Which of the following is a synonym for the term pathos?

• ethical

• feeling

• logic

• credibility

Jerry did not know what the word serendipity meant, so he used the __________ of the sentence to help him figure out the definition of the word.

• context clues

• tone

• fallacious reasoning

• claim

When an author uses logic, facts, and statistics to appeal to an audience, the author is using...

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Perspective

The ___________ of the word heart might be love, compassion, or bravery.

• denotation

• connotation

• tone

• claim

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

• a peculiar object

• a unique object

• a strange object

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for orient?

• position

• align

• situate

• displace

The phrase "Nine out of ten dentists recommend Colgate toothpaste" is an example of which rhetorical appeal

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• Kairos

In the debate club, Sarah presented a strong _____________ to her opponent's point, showing how their evidence was flawed and offering a more convincing perspective.

• perspective

• counterargument

• claim

• tone

Which rhetorical appeal is best suited for a scientific audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos