Research Terms Quiz

1. The use of symbolism in a persuasive research document is important because it

• reminds people of ideas they understand

• reminds people that tiger stripes don't ever change

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

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2. A newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue.

• symbolism

• editorial

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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3. Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" uses this when he tried to persuade the English government to stop taking Ireland's money.

• editorial

• satire

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

4. Logos, ethos, pathos, and kairos are persuasive appeals that are used to convince readers and/or the audience. They are also called ____.

• testimonials

• persuasive techniques

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5. A paradox can be very convincing because it is a true statement that can be

• a counterclaim

• a claim

6. "Your research is the sun in my life!" This is an example of _____

• sarcasm

• metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7. The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues is

• metaphor

• satire

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

8. Advertisers have to convince us to buy their products. They use ___.

• persuasive appeals and propaganda

• innuendo

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

9. A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine is called___.

• a threat

• a political cartoon

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

10. A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another is found in a ___.

• metaphor

• paradox

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3