Rhetorical Techniques Quiz 3 (25 MCQs)

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1. This rhetorical technique uses words like "we, us, our" to create a sense of unity.
2. What technique is the company using? "Scientists for the AVEENO\textregistered Brand have years of experience developing products with oatmeal to deliver effective, stable and aesthetically-pleasant product formulas containing oatmeal."
3. What characterizes the 'Name Calling' persuasive technique?
4. 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:
5. What does syntax refer to in language?
6. 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?
7. Bias is unfair prejudice in favor of or against a situation, person, or group of people.
8. A word or expression is repeated at the end of a number of sentences, clauses, or phrases
9. What does the 'Plain Folks' persuasive technique involve?
10. "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
11. What is the term for expressing an idea as less important than it actually is, often for ironic emphasis?
12. 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?
13. "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:
14. Type of appeal:"By donating fifty cents a day ..... your child can have clean drinking water ..... "
15. 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."
16. According to the presentation, which emotions can pathos appeal to?
17. When a speaker tries to convince the audience by using facts, statistics, and logical reasoning, which rhetorical technique are they using?
18. Which of the following rhetorical appeals focuses on credibility and ethics?
19. Special words or expressions used by a profession or certain group; used to signal expertise and establish credibility.
20. Historical evidence is when the writer uses flashback or an anecdote.
21. A word or expression from the end of one sentence or clause is repeated at the beginning of the next sentence or clause
22. Which term describes a marketing technique that addresses individuals by using "you" or "your" ?
23. "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?
24. Which of the following sentences is an example of polysyndeton?
25. An advertisement claims that using a certain toothpaste will make you as popular as a celebrity. Which rhetorical technique is being used?