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Parallelism For Rhetoric Quiz 37 (30 MCQs)

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1. A figure of addition and emphasis which intentionally employs a series of conjunctions not normally found in successive words, phrases or clauses; the deliberate and excessive use of conjunctions in successive words or clauses.The effect is a feeling of multiplicity, energetic enumeration, and building up-a persistence or intensity
2. "What made me take this trip to Africa? There is no quick explanation. Things got worse and worse and worse an pretty soon they were too complicated."
3. "Isn't English the best class?" Is an example of what rhetorical device?
4. What is the rhetorical device when the speaker / author asks a question, and then immediately answers their own question?
5. The repetition of words or phrases that have similar grammatical structure.
6. In ..... , events turn out the opposite of what was expected.
7. "The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life."What type of rhetoric is this?
8. What is the meaning of the allusion:My brother is a regular Einstein!
9. Using excessive praise
10. Recognizing opponent's position and refuting it
11. When a writer appeals to readers' emotions (often through pathos) to excite and involve them in the argument.
12. Imagine you have a teacher you want to thank for helping you out with a difficult situation. Which example will get your message across most clearly?
13. An ..... is a short personal story. This technique can be used persuasively by connecting the speaker with the audience.
14. Which of the following is NOT a mode of persuasion?
15. A comparison between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or a whole paragraph
16. "These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve."
17. Pick the best rhetorical device that is used in the passage. "No, no, we are not satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream."
18. Why did people gather in Gettysburg on Nov. 19, 1863?
19. An exaggeration ..... Example:That class lasted forever.
20. What is the term for word choice and the author's selection of specific language?
21. The use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. It is not generally acceptable for formal writing, but gives a work a conversational, familiar tone. These can include local or regional dialects.
22. Which is the BEST to use when trying to persuade someone?
23. Language that appeals to the five senses.
24. Based on the rhetoric Dr. King uses in his letter, his intended audience are clergymen who are-
25. A figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses (e.g., "You are free to execute your laws, and your citizens, as you see fit.")
26. In MLK's letter, what answer had they settled for too often?
27. A contrast or opposition between two things or ideas
28. "Pain had never been a friend to me before, but now it kept me still. It forced reality on me and kept me sane" (113) is an example of
29. In 'Letter from Birmingham Jail, ' how does King justify breaking certain laws?
30. "My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration."
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