Rhetoric Workbook 1-4 Check for Understanding

What is the closest definition of Rhetoric?

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
• The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
• The scientific study of the human mind and its functions
• The study of the properties and behavior of matter

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of audience in relation to rhetoric?

• The group of people who are intended to receive a particular communication or message
• The speaker or writer of a rhetorical piece
• The process of creating a logical argument
• The use of language to persuade or influence people

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of occasion in relation to rhetoric?

• The time and place of the speech
• The audience's reaction to the speech
• The speaker's emotions during the speech
• The use of persuasive language in the speech

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of context in relation to rhetoric?

• The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea
• The use of language to persuade or influence people
• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences
• The literal or primary meaning of a word

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of purpose in relation to rhetoric?

• The reason or intent behind a speech or text
• The use of language to persuade or influence
• The structure and organization of a speech or text
• The emotional appeal used in a speech or text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What was the occasion of Lou Gehrig's speech?

• Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day

• His birthday party
• His wedding ceremony
• His team's victory celebration

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the context of Lou Gehrig's speech?

• His recent announcement of his illness and subsequent retirement

• His announcement of his illness and future retirement

• His announcement of his retirement from baseball

• His announcement of his illness

What was the purpose of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech?

• To thank his fans and teammates/to demonstrate that he remains positive

• To encourage his fans to focus on the game at hand

• To announce his retirement from baseball

• To introduce a new team member

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3