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What two aspects of Swift's writing clearly indicate Swift's purpose?

• his attention to detail and honesty
• his imagery and statistics
• his irony and understatement
• his grammar and organization

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What does Piggy say to convince the boys there is no beast?

• Uses fear to control them
• He uses logic to convince them
• He appeals to their sense of morals to persuade them
• He tries to gain their trust to persuade them

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"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

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"You know me – I’ve taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

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Which two types of rhetoric are most strongly used in this advertisement?

• logos and ethos
• pathos and logos
• ethos and pathos
• ethos and mentos

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Q: Which repeated phrase in Dr. King’s speech has additional power because it is from a familiar patriotic song?

• A. “I have a dream”
• B. “Now is the time to”
• C. “One hundred years later”
• D. “Let freedom ring”

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What is the message of Dystopian stories?

• It rocks, stay a while, enjoy the chaos
• warning and mistrust
• hope
• faith in humanity

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Pulling at our heart-strings to get us to donate...

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Bongos

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To whom is the letter possibly addressed?

A.

For one semester I acted as a Teaching Assistant in Chemistry, working with Professor Simons. My thesis involves polymer chemistry, which I understand is a specialty at the University of Colorado. I would like to concentrate in that field for my advanced studies.

B.

I have read the announcement of the scholarship in Chemistry that the University of Colorado is offering, and I would like to submit my application.

C.

If you should require further information, I shall be happy to provide it. I would welcome the opportunity to have a personal interview.

D.

The enclosed application form for admission to the graduate school of your university will give my educational history. However, I would like to point out that I have just received an M.S. degree in Chemistry with highest honors.

• Chairman of Student Board, University of Colorado

• Committee of Student Board Election, University of Colorado

• Chairman of Engineering Department, University of Colorado

• Chairman of Chemistry Department, University of Colorado

• Chairman of Language Department, University of Colorado

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Writing, usually nonfiction, that influences the reader.

• ethos

• persuasion

• tone

• repetition

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