LOSH Quiz - Luiz Cervantes

What are the three connotations that describe Rhetoric?

• Frugal, Tempting, Interesting

• Destitute, Sturdy, Attractive

• Duplicity, Sneakiness, Deception

Why do some people call a question "Rhetorical"?

• To imply no answer is expected

• To imply that the question is a trick question

• To imply it is not a logical question

"In the original greek, the word Rethoric come from the verb ...... 'To say' "

Why did the the ancients develop the concept of Rhetoric?

• To produce civic efficiency

• To gain political leadership

• It was the foundational pillar of society

• To facilitate discussion

T/F: In the ancient times, people often held positive thoughts on the idea of Rhetoric?

• True

• False

"If serious discussion is like gymnastics, then rhetoric is like......."

T/F: Aristotle was a proponent to the use of Rhetoric ?

• False

• True

Which teacher did Aristotle disagree with?

• Socrates

• Sophocles

• Plato

• Homer

What does the development of Rhetoric coincide with?

• Ethics

• Republic

• Democracy

"Greek terms like, ....., ....., ......, and ...... might not be words you add to your everyday vocabulary."