Rhetorical Appeals TEST REVIEW

Front

The use of ________ in a speech is useful because it reinforces or emphasizes the speaker's point more than once.

Back

Repetition

Front

When the speaker includes a strong ___________, the audience is more likely to be impacted by the speech at the end.

Back

Conclusion

Front

Which of the following is an example of parallelism?

• Put the book over there on the table.
• Alice ran into the room, into the garden, and into our hearts.
• 'Tis the season.
• He was known for his outstanding public service.

Back

Alice ran into the room, into the garden, and into our hearts.

Front

Which of the following is an example of alliteration? Academic Adversity, Cat in the Hat, I Have a Dream, Our lands, our wives, and our dreams

Back

Academic Adversity

Front

Which of the following is an example of Anaphora?
- A time to be born, a time to die.
- What is the meaning of life?
- The warm cookie melted in the child's hands.
- Go out and protect your people as you would protect yourself.

Back

A time to be born, a time to die.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• His heart leaped with joy when he saw her walking down the hall.
• Run as fast as you can!
• Live, Laugh, Love
• The egg simmered on the hot pavement as the students watched with amazement.

Back

His heart leaped with joy when he saw her walking down the hall.

Front

What is the speaker's main point called when stated early in a speech?

Back

thesis

Front

The main difference between repetition and anaphora is...

Back

While both are useful, anaphora is meant to be remembered and even repeated once the speech is over.

Front

When the speaker requests the audience to make a decision and change, this is called the...

Back

call to action

Front

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• The strong scent of sweaty athletes filled the halls as students ran to their next class.
• Keep reading, keep writing, keep learning
• Run your heart out!
• Now you must make the change and start living a healthier lifestyle.

Back

The strong scent of sweaty athletes filled the halls as students ran to their next class.