Intro To Rhetoric

True or False:  The Rhetorical Triangle is a useful way of formulating your thoughts and presenting your position.

• True
• False

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True or False: Rhetoric is the ancient art of using language to persuade. If you use it well, your audience will easily understand what you're saying, and will be influenced by your message. 

• True
• False

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The Greek philosopher who outlined the three concepts of rhetoric was named

• Plato
• Aristotle
• Socrates
• Quintilian

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Which of the following statements is false?

• Hyperbole is a rhetoric device.
• Plato was concerned with the truth.
• Rhetoric can only be used in the written form.
• Some would define rhetoric as empty language.

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Infer: What might describe the "speaker" of this image?

• a photographer on vacation
• a child who wants to learn how to swim
• a businessperson preparing for an important meeting
• a homebody who binge watches shows on Netflix

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Infer: What might be the occasion of this image? Capturing the moment in hopes of remembering:

• Childhood lessons
• Freshmen year of high school
• Getting married
• Visiting Hawaii

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Who is the intended audience of this image?

• People who are afraid of water.
• People who know how to swim.
• People who find beaches relaxing.
• Plainfield students.

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What is the purpose of this image?

• To inform
• To persuade
• To entertain

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What is the subject of this image?

• jungle
• sunset
• surfing
• Plainfield

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What is the tone of this image?

• tranquil
• hostile
• somber
• critical

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