Persuasion & Rhetoric Term Test

What does the Greek word "ethos" mean?

• Emotions

• Logic

• Credibility

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal tries to convince the audience through their emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Repetition

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of "logos"?

• An appeal to logic

• A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

• Using a word or phrase multiple times

• A reference to another work

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How is a metaphor defined?

• An appeal to the emotions

• A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

• An ethical appeal based on credibility

• Using a word or phrase multiple times

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a simile?

• An appeal to the emotions

• A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

• An ethical appeal based on credibility

• A comparison of two unlike things that uses like or as

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of repetition in writing?

• To appeal to logic

• To create emphasis or rhythm

• To reference another work

• To convince through emotions

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an anaphora?

• An appeal to logic

• A type of repetition where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of sentences or paragraphs in a row

• A reference to another work

• A comparison of two unlike things that uses like or as

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How would you define an allusion?

• An appeal to logic

• A type of repetition where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of sentences or paragraphs in a row

• A reference to another work

• A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

• To appeal to logic

• To create emphasis or rhythm

• To reference another work

• To ask for the answer

What is parallelism in writing?

• An appeal to logic

• A type of repetition where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of sentences or paragraphs in a row

• Similar ideas or phrases arranged to balance each other

• A comparison of two unlike things that uses like or as

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3