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Rhetorical Techniques Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Cause and effect can be difficult to find because it often appears in different parts of the text.
2. It is a perspective based on fact
3. Which one of the following is NOT an inclusive pronoun?
4. How does 'Emotional Appeal' function as a persuasive technique?
5. "If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and fieldwork speak for themselves."The above excerpt is an example of which appeal?
6. Which rhetorical technique involves the use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause?
7. "They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed."The above excerpt is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
8. What technique is the company using?"Express yourself in new ways with the latest Instagram features. Post moments from your everyday life in your Stories. These are fun, casual, and only last 24 hours."
9. "Now is the time to rise up from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice." What type of rhetorical technique is present here?
10. "When it rains, it pours."This is an example of juxtaposition.
11. "January's teeth bit sharp" is an example of
12. What is card stacking?
13. A post on Facebook complains about how useless Facebook is.This is an example of .....
14. To give the impression that there is a lot of data to support the writer's view
15. What does enumeratio involve?
16. "But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?It is the East, and Juliet is the sun." (II. ii. 2-3)The above excerpt is an example of:
17. ..... affects the emotions of the audience.
18. What is the primary mechanism behind the 'Bandwagon' technique?
19. "He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government-if anyone's qualified to determine the murder weapon, it's him."
20. What is hyperbole used for in formal writing?
21. A question where an answer is not expected from the reader/audience
22. A word or expression is repeated at the beginning of a number of sentences, clauses, or phrases
23. Which is NOT an example of irony?
24. Which rhetorical technique involves asking a question to make a point rather than to elicit an answer?
25. Is the following statement a judgment or an evaluation?"Go on and laugh your Benetton, Kumbaya, Kashi, quinoa laugh, but it's true:The most progressive force in Hollywood today is the Fast and Furious movies."
26. Which example best shows bias?
27. Mother was very busy gathering the laundry, dusting the furniture, and washing the dishes. He likes television shows that have deep characters, interesting stories, and good actors. My face is washed, my hair is combed, and my teeth are brushed. We are giving away our furniture, selling our house, and moving to Spain.The above are all examples of:
28. The car isn't used; it's "certified pre-owned." This is an example of .....
29. ..... persuades an audience by using facts, data, statistics, graphs, etc.
30. In Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech "I Have a Dream, " he says the title of his speech over and over in his speech. What is this an example of?
31. "Of all the animals that we kill for our personal use, mink have by far and away the easiest passing:well fed and unstressed, they're gently gassed."When the author says "gently gassed, " this is a .....
32. Is the following statement a judgment or an evaluation?"It is disrespectful to our flag and our country when football players take a knee during the National Anthem."
33. What does the term "expletive" refer to in language?
34. The reoccurrence of certain words or phrases, used to emphasize certain ideas and make them more memorable.
35. Greta Thunberg stated, "We had, on January 1, 2018, 420 gigatons of carbon dioxide left to emit-to stay within the target-now we are already down to less than 360." What type of rhetorical technique is this?
36. What type of figurative language is used in the following example?"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."William Shakespeare
37. "As a plumber, I see this problem a lot-you will need to purchase a new toilet." This statement is an example of:
38. Explain how cause and effect is used in this quote: "I like criticism. It makes you strong."
39. What term refers to the deliberate use of repeating words or phrases for emphasis?
40. What technique is the company using? "The Nike Air VaporMax 2020 Flyknit is made of at least 50% recycled content by weight and features FlyEase technology."
41. What is a Symbol?
42. According to the presentation, what is the primary definition of persuasive writing?
43. When analyzing persuasive devices in a text, what should you primarily look for according to the presentation?
44. "English class is not only the most interesting class at IGBIS, it is also clearly the most useful outside of school." This statement is an example of .....
45. A speaker presents a series of logical arguments and data to support their claim. Which rhetorical technique are they using?
46. An appeal to logical reasoning is called
47. What is the EFFECT of the following?" ..... to ride out the storm of war ..... "
48. Rufus and Rose came back from the beach with sunburns. It must have been a sunny day at the beach.
49. Where do we see bias in society?
50. This rhetorical technique uses words like "we, us, our" to create a sense of unity.
51. What technique is the company using? "Scientists for the AVEENOtextregistered Brand have years of experience developing products with oatmeal to deliver effective, stable and aesthetically-pleasant product formulas containing oatmeal."
52. What characterizes the 'Name Calling' persuasive technique?
53. The assignment was a breeze. Chaos is the breeding ground of order.War is the mother of all battles.Her dance is a great poem.The above are all examples of:
54. What does syntax refer to in language?
55. A product is advertised as "the choice of champions" to suggest that using it will associate you with successful people. Which rhetorical technique is this?
56. Bias is unfair prejudice in favor of or against a situation, person, or group of people.
57. A word or expression is repeated at the end of a number of sentences, clauses, or phrases
58. What does the 'Plain Folks' persuasive technique involve?
59. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today." -Martin Luther King, Jr. "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." -John F. Kennedy These examples show
60. What is the term for expressing an idea as less important than it actually is, often for ironic emphasis?
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