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Parallelism For Rhetoric Quiz 12 (60 MCQs)

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1. What is the central idea or main argument of an essay, guiding the content and organization of the writing?
2. If you want peace, you must prepare for war.
3. A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art
4. When employing facts, statistics, real-life anecdotes (stories, or examples) in a speech or in writing the speaker/author are employing what?
5. "Let us go forth to lead the land we love." The above statement from President J. F. Kennedy is an example of which rhetorical device?
6. Choose the correct word for the definition of term:figures of speech that establish a relationship based on similarities between two concepts or ideas
7. Which of the following types of figurative language is represented in the example below?A text includes the use of vivid, emotive language, intended to incite intense feeling in a reader regarding the destruction of the Florida panther's natural habitat.
8. ..... is the use of similar grammatical constructions such as, words, phrases, clauses, or sentences to express ideas that are related or equal in importance.
9. A thesis statement that lists the specific points the author will cover is called a .....
10. Which quote best represents the use of the word with neutral connotation?
11. "Are you working hard or hardly working?" is an example of:
12. What is an analogy primarily used for?
13. I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."
14. Children are dying of cancer, please send a check or money order to the American Cancer Society
15. Which rhetorical term refers to the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?
16. What is evidence that is accessed through research, reading, and investigation?
17. "We are a bunch of Rip Van Winkles, quiescent." -Shirley Chisholm, 'A Coalition of Conscience, ' Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Massachusetts, Oct. 3, 1983.This quote contains an example of ..... :
18. What is the purpose of pairing in writing?
19. Select the rhetorical device that matches the quote:"The British rule in India is a curse."
20. The principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.
21. A McDonald's ad that says, "Because you only have $ 4."
22. ..... is the technique or art of using language effectively in order to persuade or influence
23. Figure which asks a question not for the purpose of discussion but to assert or deny an answer implicitly
24. Where would you typically find a call to action in a speech?
25. A brief story that illustrates or makes a point
26. What term matches the example?A commercial that uses images of cute and cuddly animals to evoke feelings of warmth and compassion
27. What is the purpose of rhetorical appeals?
28. "As light as a feather"
29. "1 out of every 4 teenagers will get into an accident from texting while driving."This is an example of .....
30. This form of rhetoric uses an expert or a scholar.
31. An appeal to trust and morals
32. Persuading by the use of reasoning and rational arguments, frequently using facts, statistics, definitions, and other forms of evidence.
33. The rhetorical technique of repeating something that has already been said or written in order to bring attention and emphasis to an idea.
34. The stylistic choice of words and phrases in speech or writing. The characteristic of these choices of words and phrases.
35. The picturing in words of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell, and touch; one of the four modes of discourse
36. "The sun was a toddler insistently refusing to go to bed:It was past eight thirty and still light."
37. What rhetorical element is being used here?A speech about the sport of basketball delivered by the famous basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.
38. In an appeal to logic, this argument is a way of persuading an audience with reason, using facts and figures
39. Showing what can be expected because of what has happened before ..... Example:When it rains, the ground gets wet. You walk outside and your driveway is wet; therefore, it must have rained.
40. If an author/speaker is appealing to your emotions what rhetorical device are they employing?
41. "I have to have this operation. It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain." (Catcher in the Rye)
42. Which statement best explains the rhetorical device Dr. King uses in paragraph 45 and its effect?
43. In ..... , facts or events are unknown to a character in a play or piece of fiction but known to the reader, audience, or other characters in the work.
44. A literary device that can be defined as a statement, sentence or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience by employing reason or logic.
45. The use of balanced structure to create a rhythmic, catchy sentence.
46. ..... is the art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people
47. A method authors can use to control a reader's pace and focus
48. Using excessive, untrue, or insincere praise in an attempt to ingratiate oneself withthe audience, and therefore make them more likely to accept your opinion
49. Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical device used to persuade an audience?
50. What effect does parallelism have on the readability of a text?
51. A figure of repetition when the last word in a sentence, phrase, or clause, becomes the first one in the next sentence, phrase, or clause
52. "Time is money."
53. When is your AP English Language test?
54. Presenting an idea as fact without any explanation.
55. An assertion of the truth of something
56. As a literary device it is a metaphor in which a character, place or event is used to deliver a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
57. Repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause
58. "It's time to take out the trash" is an example of a(n)
59. A commercial that is showcasing the St. Jude's Foundation by playing sad music and showing sick kids is an example of which type of appeal?
60. The circumstance or situation that prompts a piece of writing is called:
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