Pardoner's Prologue Rhetoric Quiz

What is a rhetorical device used in the Pardoner's Prologue?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• irony

• simile

Which rhetorical device is NOT used by the Pardoner in the Prologue?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Irony

What is the Pardoner's primary use of ethos in the Prologue?

• To appeal to the audience's emotions.

• To create a sense of urgency and importance.

• To provide evidence and facts.

• To establish credibility and authority

How does the Pardoner appeal to pathos in the Prologue?

• By using logical arguments and evidence to persuade the audience.

• By using humor and wit to entertain the audience.

• By using emotional language and vivid descriptions to evoke sympathy and pity from the audience.

• By using historical facts and references to establish credibility with the audience.

Which logical fallacy does the Pardoner employ in the Prologue?

• Ad hominem

• Straw man

• False cause

• Appeal to emotion

What is an example of irony in the Pardoner's Prologue?

• The Pardoner's generosity and honesty.

• The Pardoner's sincerity and integrity.

• The Pardoner's humility and modesty.

• The Pardoner's hypocrisy and dishonesty

How does the Pardoner's use of ethos contribute to his persuasive tactics?

• By using logical reasoning and evidence.

• By establishing credibility and authority

• By appealing to the audience's emotions.

• By employing rhetorical devices and persuasive language.

What emotional response does the Pardoner aim to evoke through pathos in the Prologue?

• Anger and frustration

• Joy and excitement

• Fear and anxiety

• Pity and sadness

Why is the Pardoner's use of logos ineffective in the Prologue?

• The Pardoner's motives and character undermine his credibility.

• The Pardoner's use of logos is too logical and rational.

• The Pardoner's use of ethos is more convincing.

• The Pardoner's use of pathos is more persuasive.

How does the irony in the Pardoner's Prologue contribute to the overall message of the story?

• The irony in the Pardoner's Prologue contributes to the overall message of the story by celebrating the virtues of greed and materialism.

• The irony in the Pardoner's Prologue contributes to the overall message of the story by promoting the idea of honesty and integrity.

• The irony in the Pardoner's Prologue contributes to the overall message of the story by criticizing the Church's practices and emphasizing the theme of moral corruption.

• The irony in the Pardoner's Prologue contributes to the overall message of the story by highlighting the importance of forgiveness and redemption.