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word choice
(writers/ speakers choose their words wisely)

• tone
• allusion
• diction
• symbolism

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Referring to well-known people, events, or stories in an effort to make a topic/subject more relatable/create parallels

• Antithesis
• Parallelism
• Allusion
• Repetition

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Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

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What is the definition of rhetoric?

• Using language effectively and persuasively in writing or speaking
• Literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition)
• Questions that do not require an answer
• The emotions or feelings that a word or phrase creates

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What is the best way to combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase?
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
2) Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 

• Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
• Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars, he is a famous actor and film director.
• Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars and Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
• Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
  Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 

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Which rhetorical strategy is being used here?

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Oh No

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Which is the BEST way to ensure your reader understands why your reasons support your thesis?

• Provide as many examples as you can.

• Provide good concrete details and commentary.

• Provide the reader with examples that speak for themselves.

• Provide a long conclusion to explain the examples.

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True or false; In your cover letter it is okay to sell yourself in an arrogant manner because it shows confidence

• True

• False

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Which prompt BEST fits the following thesis?

“It is crucial to keep promises that are made because oath breakers lose trust and may be seen as unreliable in a time of need.”

• Write an essay explaining whether it is important to learn from our experiences.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of setting goals.

• Write an essay explaining the importance of never giving up.

• Write an essay explaining why it is important to keep the promises you make.

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In the introduction of a formal letter you must

• give your name and address

• state the reason for writing the letter

• ask the reader to keep in touch

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