This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Rhetorical Techniques – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Rhetorical Techniques Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A speaker argues that their plan is the best because it is supported by numerous studies and expert opinions. Which rhetorical technique are they using? A) Glittering Generalization. B) Appeal to Emotion. C) Appeal by Association. D) Appeal to Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to Logic. 2. "Because I could not stop for Death-He kindly stopped for me-The Carriage held but just Ourselves-And Immortality." - "Because I could not stop for Death" by Emily DickinsonThis is an example of: A) Metaphor. B) Pathos. C) Personification. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personification. 3. What technique is the company using? "TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy." A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Pathos and Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos and Ethos. 4. According to the presentation, which emotions can pathos appeal to? A) Only negative emotions like fear and anger. B) Only positive emotions like love and joy. C) Only logical emotions based on facts. D) A wide range of emotions including love, fear, anger, and hatred. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A wide range of emotions including love, fear, anger, and hatred. 5. When a speaker tries to convince the audience by using facts, statistics, and logical reasoning, which rhetorical technique are they using? A) Appeal by Association. B) Appeal to Emotion. C) Glittering Generalization. D) Appeal to Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to Logic. 6. Which of the following rhetorical appeals focuses on credibility and ethics? A) Syntax. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 7. Special words or expressions used by a profession or certain group; used to signal expertise and establish credibility. A) Jargon. B) Attack. C) Emotion. D) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Jargon. 8. Historical evidence is when the writer uses flashback or an anecdote. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. A word or expression from the end of one sentence or clause is repeated at the beginning of the next sentence or clause A) Anaphora. B) Epistrophe. C) Anadiplosis. D) Hypophora. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anadiplosis. 10. Which term describes a marketing technique that addresses individuals by using "you" or "your" ? A) Inclusive Language. B) Bandwagon. C) Synthetic Personalization. D) Metonymy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Synthetic Personalization. 11. "Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"The above excerpt is an example of which rhetorical appeal? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 12. Which of the following sentences is an example of polysyndeton? A) Neither wind nor rain nor sleet will stop me. B) Hope is a bird, a plane, a shooting star. C) Do or do not:there is no try. D) She is smart; she is kind; she is beautiful.TagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neither wind nor rain nor sleet will stop me. 13. An advertisement claims that using a certain toothpaste will make you as popular as a celebrity. Which rhetorical technique is being used? A) Appeal to Emotion. B) Glittering Generalization. C) Appeal by Association. D) Appeal to Logic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal by Association. 14. What is name calling? A) Acknowledging the opposition's main idea. B) Persuading people to do something by let them know others are all doing it as well. C) Describing poor aspects of a competitor's argument/ product. D) Using statistics or data to support an argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Describing poor aspects of a competitor's argument/ product. 15. What is an indirect reference to another well-known piece of literature (or idea)? A) Alliteration. B) Allusion. C) Adjectives. D) Assertion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Allusion. 16. A charity organization shows images of suffering animals to encourage donations. Which rhetorical technique is this? A) Appeal by Association. B) Appeal to Logic. C) Glittering Generalization. D) Appeal to Emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appeal to Emotion. 17. When an author demonstrates why opposing views are not as valid as the arguments they are presenting they are making A) A concession. B) A persuasive appeal. C) A rebuttal. D) A rhetorical question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A rebuttal. 18. Which are types of figurative language that can be used as rhetorical techniques? A) Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor. B) Adjectives, Loaded Words. C) Rhetorical Questions, Pronouns. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor. 19. How can figurative language be used as a rhetorical appeal? A) Using the figurative language to be convincing in some way. B) Imagery, similes, and metaphors are always rhetorical. C) It can't be. D) Using the figurative language to sound beautiful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using the figurative language to be convincing in some way. 20. How does a simile function in formal prose? A) By comparing two identical things. B) By stating that one thing is another. C) By comparing an unfamiliar thing to a familiar one. D) By exaggerating for effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By comparing an unfamiliar thing to a familiar one. 21. The establishment of authority and reliability, used to gain the confidence and trust of theaudience. A) Credibility (Ethos). B) Emotion (Pathos). C) Reason (Logos). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Credibility (Ethos). 22. Fill in the blank: ..... will usually affect how you evaluate something. A) Your point of view. B) Your mood. C) Your self confidence. D) Your friends and family. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Your point of view. 23. Expressing the same idea in different words to clarify and stress key points A) Parallelism. B) Analogy. C) Restatement. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Restatement. 24. Rhetoric that appeals to emotion is called A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Manos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 25. When an author cites information from recognized experts on a subject they are making A) An appeal to emotion. B) A warrant. C) A fact. D) An appeal to authority. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An appeal to authority. 26. Which of the following best describes 'pathos' as a persuasive technique? A) Using facts and statistics to support claims. B) Establishing the speaker's expertise and authority. C) Creating logical connections between ideas. D) Appealing to the audience's emotions and sense of identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appealing to the audience's emotions and sense of identity. 27. Using the same words frequently to reinforce concepts A) Analogy. B) Repetition. C) Parallelism. D) Restatement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repetition. 28. Feelings accentuated by experiencing love, hate, fear, etc. A) Credibility (Ethos). B) Emotion (Pathos). C) Reason (Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion (Pathos). 29. Identify the sentence that uses asyndeton. A) Reduce, reuse, recycle. B) I wish I was a little bit taller, and I wish I was a baller. C) Don't ever use the word "don't". D) I was so bored and tired and lonely and afraid in English class.TagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reduce, reuse, recycle. 30. What technique is the company using? A McDonalds commercial shows a family enjoying a meal, smiling and sharing french fries. The end of the commercial reads, "I'm Lovin' It." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 31. Which technique is being used in the following example?"Growing up, I considered myself pretty lucky. Even though my parents didn't have a lot of money, they never went to college themselves, they had an unwavering belief in the power of education. So they always pushed me and my brother to do whatever it took to succeed in school." Michelle Obama A) Inclusive Language. B) Generalization. C) Anecdote. D) Emotive Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anecdote. 32. Which of the following is an example of hyperbaton? A) Plan ahead:it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark. B) I love her eyes, her hair, her nose, her cheeks, her lips. C) She had a personality indescribable. D) There are a thousand reasons why more research is needed on solar energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She had a personality indescribable. 33. Justice is blind. Her heart skipped a beat. The sun smiled down on them. The stars winked. These are all examples of: A) Metaphor. B) Ethos. C) Personification. D) Parallelism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personification. 34. What technique is the company using? "[Our products are] Gluten Free. We remove all the wheat, rye, and barley grains from the Cheerios' oat supply." A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 35. Which sentence uses epanalepsis? A) The king is dead, long live the king. B) Believe me when I say believing is not enough. C) She left the note right beside her. D) I only love one man, and that man is me. TagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The king is dead, long live the king. 36. Cause and effect ..... A) Explains a real story that happened to someone. B) Shows the similarities and differences between things. C) Repeats what has already been said or written. D) Shows where one event makes another happen. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shows where one event makes another happen. 37. "Yesterday, December 7th, 1941-a date which will live in infamy-the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan ..... "-Franklin Delano Roosevelt to CongressWhich persuasive techniques are used in the above statement? A) Emotive language. B) Evidence and credibility. C) Antithesis. D) Allusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotive language. 38. Chompers Dog Food is sure to make your dog's tail wag. If you truly love your pup, you'll try one of our all-natural selections today. A) Appeal to sympathy. B) Appeal to fear. C) Appeal to security. D) Appeal to pity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to security. 39. What technique is the company using? "iPhone 11 is ready for action. Featuring a dual-camera system for ultra wide photos, new Night mode, and the highest-quality video in a smartphone." A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 40. A politician uses the phrase "a brighter tomorrow" in their speech without detailing how they will achieve it. Which rhetorical technique is this? A) Glittering Generalization. B) Appeal to Logic. C) Appeal by Association. D) Appeal to Emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Glittering Generalization. 41. Is the following statement a judgment or an evaluation?"It's Disneyland, it will be packed, it will be tiresome but it definitely is worth the experience." A) Judgment. B) Evaluation. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evaluation. 42. Which is the best example of anecdote? A) I learned French at a local elementary school. B) Most people were very nice to me though. C) My family moved to Montreal when I was ten years old. D) I remember being teased because of my British accent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I remember being teased because of my British accent. 43. A commercial shows a happy family enjoying a meal together to make viewers feel warm and positive about the product. Which rhetorical technique is being used? A) Appeal to Emotion. B) Glittering Generalization. C) Appeal to Logic. D) Appeal by Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to Emotion. 44. How does the 'Repetition' technique work in persuasion? A) By repeating words, sentences, or phrases to draw attention to meaning. B) By avoiding any repeated elements. C) By using different words to express the same idea. D) By using only new and original expressions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By repeating words, sentences, or phrases to draw attention to meaning. 45. Which device does the following quotation use?Curiosity is not a sin, but we should exercise caution with our curiosity. A) Parallel structure. B) Epanalepsis. C) Polysyndeton. D) Antithesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Epanalepsis. 46. What technique is the company using? "Kind bars make the main ingredients the main focus. No additives and nothing artificial. Filled with natural protein and fiber." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 47. "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." -Barack ObamaThis excerpt is an example of: A) Metaphor. B) Personification. C) Parallelism. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Parallelism. 48. Why does the presentation question whether we would trust Kim Kardashian for legal advice? A) To demonstrate the importance of intrinsic ethos. B) To show how celebrity status automatically creates credibility. C) To prove that education is irrelevant to persuasion. D) To illustrate how extrinsic ethos affects audience trust. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To illustrate how extrinsic ethos affects audience trust. 49. A charity uses a story about a child's struggle to evoke sympathy and encourage donations. Which rhetorical technique is this? A) Glittering Generalization. B) Appeal to Emotion. C) Appeal to Logic. D) Appeal by Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to Emotion. 50. What does the term "name calling" refer to in persuasive writing or speech? A) Attacking or belittling an opponent rather than addressing the argument. B) The repetition of a word or phrase for emphasis. C) The use of informal language in everyday conversation. D) The emotional appeal in writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attacking or belittling an opponent rather than addressing the argument. 51. A brief story of an incident that makes or illustrates a point in a text is known as an A) Analogy. B) Allegory. C) Anecdote. D) Aptitude. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anecdote. 52. What technique is the company using? "Our idea is simple ..... use TikTok to do good. TikTok wants to inspire and encourage a new generation to have a positive impact on the planet and those around them." A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) All three. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 53. Which rhetorical technique is used when a speaker uses vague and positive phrases to make something sound appealing without giving specific details? A) Appeal to Emotion. B) Glittering Generalization. C) Appeal to Logic. D) Appeal by Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Glittering Generalization. 54. When you discuss the similarities and differences of two or more things to prove a point you are A) Using hard evidence. B) Forming an expert opinion. C) Comparing and contrasting. D) Addressing cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comparing and contrasting. 55. What is the primary goal of 'Shock and Fear' techniques? A) To put fear in people's minds to influence their decisions. B) To provide calm, rational analysis. C) To establish the speaker's credibility. D) To create positive emotional responses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To put fear in people's minds to influence their decisions. 56. All of the rhetorical techniques and appeals are used to: A) Prove a logical point about a topic. B) To convince an audience of credibility. C) Make an audience emotional about a topic. D) Persuade an audience to do something. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Persuade an audience to do something. 57. "Research compiled by analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is viable with international support."The above excerpt is an example of the rhetorical appeal of: A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 58. What technique is the company using? Nike says, "A scientifically-designed, 360-degree traction pattern provides multi-directional control on the court." A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Ethos and Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos and Logos. 59. An anecdote is when the writer goes back in time and describes his or her childhood. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 60. Which sentence uses repetition effectively? A) What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny compared to what lies within us. B) Do not take life too seriously; you will never get out alive. C) To be successful, overcome your loudest critic:you. D) Always remember you are unique, just like everyone else. TagsDOK Level 1:Recall. 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