Unit 1: Introduction to Rhetoric REVIEW

What is Rhetoric?

• Rhetoric is the study of grammar.
• Rhetoric is the science of mathematics.
• Rhetoric is the practice of storytelling.
• Rhetoric is the art of persuasion.

Which of the following is NOT one of Aristotle's three kinds of rhetoric?

• demonstrative
• deliberative
• formative
• forensic

Which of the following kinds of rhetoric is focused on assigning blame for something that happened in the past?

• demonstrative
• deliberative
• formative
• forensic

Avery is presenting a case in court to determine who was responsible for a car accident that happened last year. Which of the following kinds of rhetoric is Avery using, as it is focused on assigning blame for something that happened in the past?

• demonstrative

• deliberative

• formative

• forensic

Which of the following kinds of rhetoric is focused on formulating policy for the future?

• demonstrative
• deliberative
• formative
• forensic

Benjamin is part of a city council meeting where members are discussing and deciding on new policies for the upcoming year. Which of the following kinds of rhetoric is focused on formulating policy for the future?

• demonstrative

• deliberative

• formative

• forensic

Which of the following is NOT one of the three rhetorical appeals?

• ethos
• pathos
• eros
• logos

Which of the following refers to appeals to emotions?

• ethos
• pathos
• eros
• logos

Which of the following refers to appeals to reason or rational thinking?

• ethos
• pathos
• eros
• logos

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that a writer proves his/her credibility?

• sharing his/her credentials
• demonstrating that he/she shares common interests with the audience
• exhibiting his/her intellectual superiority
• using the same kinds of language as his/her audience