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Parallelism For Rhetoric Quiz 18 (30 MCQs)

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1. When Lincoln states, "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here ..... " This is an example of which of the following?
2. Read this excerpt from Common Sense:The least fracture now will be like a name engraved with the point of a pin on the tender rind of a young oak.What kind of figurative language does Thomas Paine use here?
3. In 'Letter from Birmingham Jail, ' how does Dr. King address the criticism that his actions are 'untimely'?
4. What is the following an example of:he was brave. he was bold. he was selfless
5. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." ..... This is an example of what?
6. How would you define the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?
7. Using opposite ideas to make a point.
8. This rhetorical device presents an idea as fact without explanation by making bold claims to persuade an audience.
9. The assertion that is in opposition to the speaker's claim. This is the claim that the speaker must argue against.
10. Rhetorical devices and figurative language are the same thing. The only difference is how they are being used.
11. What term matches the example?An activist asks the audience, "Why do we continue to ignore the suffering of these people?" in order to make a point
12. A comparison of two things and uses the words "like" or "as"
13. A writer's distinctive use of langauge
14. A persuasive technique used to help convince an audience.
15. Interpret the rhetorical question in the following sentence: "How can we stand by and do nothing while our planet suffers?"
16. The repetition of the BEGINNING sounds of wordsEx:the high-hung hall in the distance
17. Appeal to logic using facts and statistics
18. Respected celebrity or someone generally hated claims that an idea or product is good (or bad).
19. Correctional facility instead of jail
20. "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." ..... JFK
21. What purposes do paragraphs 21 and 22 serve?
22. " ..... for many of our white brothers, as evidenced by their presence here today, have come to realize that their destiny is tied up with our destiny. They have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom"
23. The 3 elements to the art of persuasion are known as .....
24. Which 4th Century Greek philosopher divided the means of persuasion, into three appeals, which are commonly known as Ethos, Logos, and Pathos?
25. Repetition of a word or phrase used for emphasis at the beginning of a line
26. The following is an example of ..... "Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer"
27. The ironic minimizing of fact, ..... presents something as less significant than it is. The effect can frequently be humorous and emphatic ..... is the opposite of hyperbole.
28. "My fellow citizens:I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors." -President Obama
29. Which type of appeal would include references to behavior?
30. Device? "A cup of good strong coffee would not be unwelcome right now."
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