Parallelism For Rhetoric Quiz 15 (30 MCQs)

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1. Similar grammatical structures expressing related ideas
2. Crafting sentences with items placed in comparable grammatical structures
3. Logic, reasoning
4. What is the primary effect of using parallel structure in writing?
5. An analogy is to comparison as metaphor is to:
6. During the time of Kennedy's speech, what was the biggest threat to America?
7. "Mom, he hit me!" + "Because she pushed me!" =
8. Pathos is a(n) ..... argument.
9. ..... is a brief, entertaining account of an incident or event.
10. The repetition of initial consonant sounds of adjacent or closely related words
11. A strategy where an author repeats a sequence of words at the beginning of neighboring clauses creating emphasis. Examples: "I came, I saw, and I conquered." "My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration." "I want my money right now, right here, all right?"
12. Attacking a person making an argument for acting in a way that is inconsistent with the argument they are making.
13. The juxtaposition two contrasting or opposing ideas, usually within parallel grammatical structures.
14. Which of the following rhetorical choices are considered umbrella terms that can be broken down into small, more specific choices?
15. How does King's use of counterarguments in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" serve to strengthen his position?
16. The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression; the feelings or images associated with particular words
17. Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.
18. An assertion seemingly opposed to common sense, yet may have some truth to it
19. A strategy where an author uses components in a sentence that are grammatically the same; or similar in their construction, sound, meaning, or meter. This method adds balance and rhythm to sentences, giving ideas a smoother flow and thus persuasiveness, because of the repetition it employs. Examples: "Like father, like son." "Easy come, easy go"
20. A contradictory statement that seems to go against common sense but may still be true.
21. Identify the tone in the following passage: "The storm raged on, as if the heavens themselves were angry, unleashing their fury upon the earth."
22. An analogy is best described as:
23. In rhetorical analysis, what does the term 'ethos' refer to?
24. How an author/speaker fulfills their purpose (actions)
25. ..... refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author makes and uses in a work of literature. It can have a great effect on tone
26. When writing a rhetorical analysis essay, you should use which kind of thesis statement?
27. When Watson says, "You might be thinking, "Who is this Harry Potter girl ..... " (Watson), she is .....
28. The persuasive appeal to the audience's logic and rationality, often using data, numbers, statistics, and reasoning to convince the audience intellectually.
29. Which rhetorical appeal relies on logic, facts, and reasoning to persuade an audience?
30. What appeal uses specific emotions of the reader or audience for persuasion?