Unit 4 Formative Rhetoric

Which statement best expresses the central idea in the article?

• Rhetoric is most useful for famous public figures like politicians and activists.

• Rhetoric is a powerful tool that anyone can use to persuade and influence others.

• Rhetorical devices like alliteration and anaphora are only effective in written texts, not speeches.

• The rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos have remained relevant in modern communication.

Paragraph 1 contributes to the ideas in the article by…

• Suggesting that social media is changing public speaking.

• Emphasizing that successful public speaking is based purely on emotion.

• Arguing that effective communication is less important in today's society.

• Demonstrating the importance people today place on effective communication.

The author appeals to ethos in the article by…

• Providing logical explanations of how ethos, pathos, and logos work together in speeches.

• Using emotional examples of famous speeches to appeal to the reader's feelings.

• Citing a study that ranks the top 100 American speeches of the 20th century.

• Telling personal stories of how rhetoric has influenced his life.

In paragraphs 10-13, the author develops the idea that rhetorical appeals have remained effective over time by…

• Showing how different generations have created new forms of rhetoric.

• Illustrating how rhetorical appeals influenced speeches in ancient Greece.

• Explaining why rhetorical devices are more frequently used today than in the past.

• Describing how famous historical speeches use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade audiences.

What does the word "cemented" mean as it is used in paragraph 12?

• Changed

• Connected

• Established

• Hardened

What is the central idea of the entire passage?

• Julian Treasure's TED Talk is the most viewed online speech.

• Rhetoric is a timeless and powerful tool for effective communication.

• Aristotle's ideas are outdated but still taught.

• Most influential speeches are given by politicians.

What is the main idea of the section titled “What is Rhetoric?”

• New slang constantly changes how people communicate.

• Teenagers should learn how to argue better.

• Aristotle defined three key parts of rhetoric that are still used today.

• Schools need to update their communication curriculum.

Why does the author mention the top 100 speeches of the 20th century?

• To show how few people use rhetoric effectively.

• To emphasize how politics dominates public speaking.

• To highlight the lasting power and influence of rhetoric.

• To argue that modern speeches lack emotional appeal.

Which of the following best summarizes the author’s purpose in the first paragraph?

• To explain how to make a viral video.

• To introduce the topic of public speaking with an example.

• To describe TED Talks in detail.

• To suggest that Julian Treasure should run for office.

What does the word credibility most likely mean as used in the passage? "Ethos is language that establishes one’s credibility."

• Popularity and fame

• The ability to argue strongly

• The quality of being believable or trustworthy

• How emotional a person sounds