Why are literary techniques used in speeches?

B. They can create an emotional response in the listener

A. They make the speaker sound more intelligent

C. They make the speech appeal to educated people

D. They make the speech more poetic and interesting

What is the definition of politics?

B. The art or science of influencing people's beliefs on a civic or individual level

A. The art or science of democracy

How can you recognize bias?

B. When the information presented plays on prejudice

A. When the information given is incomplete

C. When the speaker appears nervous

D. When the speaker appears angry or outraged

Why is repetition such a useful tool in speech writing?

B. It ensures that the listener doesn’t become bored

D. It ensures that the listener understands

What is the most important aspect of a speech? A. The emotions it provokes B. How inspirational it is C. All aspects are equally important D. The appearance of the speaker

C. All aspects are equally important

D. The appearance of the speaker

Why did Martin Luther King Jr. choose to repeat the phrase "I have a dream"?

B. To make his listeners think more about the future

C. To make his listeners think carefully about his words

What is the definition of prejudice? A. A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another B. A preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience C. Information of a biased or misleading nature D. A hatred of one particular thing, person, or group

A. A preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience

B. A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

C. Information of a biased or misleading nature

D. A hatred of one particular thing, person, or group

What is the definition of bias?

A. A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

B. A preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience

C. Information of a biased or misleading nature

D. A hatred of one particular thing, person, or group

What does the repetition of "John Kerry believes" in Barack Obama's speech convey?

A. John Kerry is a man of strong beliefs

C. John Kerry is extremely credulous

D. John Kerry is a great candidate

What does politikos mean?

D. Of, for, or relating to citizens

How can you recognize prejudice?

A. When someone's negative opinions have no basis in fact or experience l

B. When someone is extremely hateful

C. When only negative information is presented

D. When someone is overly emotional

Influence of Rhetoric (Review questions) Quiz

26 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The first democratic government was the Roman Republic.

A. True

B. False

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ancient Greece was a true democracy.

A. True

B. False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Bias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group.
A. True

A. True

B. False

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CCSS.RL.5.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of democracy was the first democracy?

A. A true democracy

B. A direct democracy

C. A flawed democracy

D. A majority democracy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Roman Republic not a democracy?

A.. Because the senate members were not elected

B. It was

C. Because all legislative decisions were made by the consuls

D. Because there was no president

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you recognize propaganda?

A. By rejecting emotional content

B. By reading it several times

C. By refusing to believe anything that is unproven

D. By researching where the information came from

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Hitler's rhetoric successful?

A. Because his arguments were logical

B. Because anti-Semitism was already very pervasive in German society at the time

C. Because he was very charismatic

D. Because he was a thorough researcher

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Influence of Rhetoric (Review questions)

The first democratic government was the Roman Republic.

Ancient Greece was a true democracy.

Bias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group.
A. True

What kind of democracy was the first democracy?

Why was the Roman Republic not a democracy?

How can you recognize propaganda?

Why was Hitler's rhetoric successful?

Ancient Greece was a direct democracy.

Most people in ancient Greece were disenfranchised.

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.

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Influence of Rhetoric (Review questions)

The first democratic government was the Roman Republic.

Ancient Greece was a true democracy.

Bias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group.A. True

What kind of democracy was the first democracy?

Why was the Roman Republic not a democracy?

How can you recognize propaganda?

Why was Hitler's rhetoric successful?

Ancient Greece was a direct democracy.

Most people in ancient Greece were disenfranchised.

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.

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Bias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group.
A. True