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Parallelism For Rhetoric Quiz 17 (30 MCQs)

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1. Choose the correct word for the definition of term:To persuade with highlighting the differences between two or more elements to draw attention to specific characteristics.
2. "we cannot dedicate-we cannot consecrate-we cannot hallow-this ground"
3. During our vacation in the Bahamas, we hope to ..... and enjoy beautiful sunsets.
4. ..... is the presentation of only one side of an issue or point of view.
5. True or False:You do not need to specify what kind of tone a text conveys when analyzing tone.
6. When Lincoln states, " ..... that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, " he is implying which of the following?
7. "Why do you go around looking like a zombie all the time?" (53) is an example of
8. Rhetoric is the art of persuasion
9. "We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them."
10. True or false:someone can use more than one form of rhetorical appeal to persuade
11. The art of using language effectively and persuasively
12. A short story, entertaining account of some happening, frequently personal orbiographical
13. From the Greek for "good speech, " ..... are a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept. The ..... may be used to adhere to standards of social or political correctness or to add humor or ironic understatement.Ex. Saying "earthly remains" rather than "corpse"
14. Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical appeal?
15. Question asked to make a point and not to be answered
16. "Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation."
17. When Chance the Rapper says "Ship it like the Odyssey" in his song, "Blessings 2" he is referencing Greek Mythology, and a book called "The Odyssey" by Homer. His lyric is an example of .....
18. The substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one considered to be offensive, harsh, or blunt
19. Which of the following types of figurative language is represented in the example below?
20. Represents credibility or an ethical appeal which involves persuasion by the character involved.
21. How would you describe a juxtaposition?
22. Items in a SeriesChoose the sentence with correct parallel structure.
23. Which term best defines the following?"A short story about a person or event used to make a point."
24. Meanings of words are the opposite of their usual meanings ..... Example:Paying ahead for parking and arriving and seeing that parking is free
25. Identify the rhetorical device used in the following sentence: "She is as beautiful as a sunrise, as stunning as a sunset."
26. An ad using a funny talking dog to sell a product is focused on:
27. What rhetorical device is used in the following sentence? 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.'
28. You should always consider if an argument is persuasive and .....
29. ..... is one that is raised in order to make a point rather than elicit an answer, since the answer may be obvious or self-evident.
30. Identify the rhetorical device:'Isn't it a bit too late to start studying now?'
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