Academic Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following best describes an "anecdote" in a piece of writing?

• A detailed analysis of a historical event

• A brief story used to illustrate a point

• A statistical report

• A formal argument

What is the primary purpose of a "call to action" in persuasive writing?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide background information

• To encourage the audience to take a specific action

• To summarize the main points

Identify the analogy in the following sentence: "Just as a sword is the weapon of a warrior, a pen is the weapon of a writer."

• Sword and warrior

• Pen and writer

• Sword is to warrior as pen is to writer

• Weapon and writer

Which of the following is an example of an "ad hominem argument"?

• Criticizing someone's argument based on their personal life

• Using statistics to support a claim

• Comparing two different ideas

• Providing a counterargument

What does "appeal to doubtful authority" mean in an argument?

• Citing a well-known expert in the field

• Referring to an authority who is not an expert on the topic

• Using logical reasoning

• Making an emotional appeal

Which of the following best represents "ethos" in persuasive writing?

• Using emotional language to persuade

• Establishing the credibility of the speaker

• Presenting logical arguments

• Telling a personal story

What is the primary focus of "logos" in an argument?

• Emotional appeal

• Ethical considerations

• Logical reasoning and evidence

• Personal anecdotes

Which of the following is an example of "pathos" in writing?

• A detailed statistical analysis

• A heartfelt story about a personal experience

• A logical argument with evidence

• A citation from a credible source

What is the effect of "juxtaposition" in literature?

• To create a sense of harmony

• To highlight contrasts between two elements

• To provide a detailed description

• To summarize the main points

Identify the use of "anaphora" in the following sentence: "Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better."

• Repetition of the word "better"

• Repetition of the phrase "every"

• Use of a metaphor

• Use of a simile