Enlightenment Era Notes Quiz

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for his satirical works mocking a variety of things from organized religion to taboos of society? He really made satire a popular tool to highlight flaws in society and government

• Voltaire

• Rene Descartes

• Immanuel Kant

• John Locke

What rhetorical device is used to evoke strong emotions in the audience?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Kairos

Which logical appeal involves using facts, statistics, and evidence to support an argument?

• ethos

• pathos

• mythos

• logos

What type of appeal focuses on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker?

• Pathos

• Emotion

• Ethos

• Logos

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in the concept of natural rights and inspired the founding fathers of America?

• Immanuel Kant

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

What literary technique is used to criticize or ridicule human nature or society?

• Satire

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Parody

Satire is easily dated because it is often inspired by current events.  It may be hard to understand if one is not familiar with the event that is being referenced.

• True

• False

Enlightenment means

• Coming to a higher understanding on a particular topic or idea
• Bringing awareness of something through mockery

What brought about the Enlightenment period?

• The reality that science and math without limit is dangerous
• The turmoil of Europe following the controversy of the English Civil war and the rise of absolute monarchs.

Which was NOT a focus of Enlightenment ideas?

• Science
• Reason
• Imagination