Rhetorical Strategies Quiz

Which rhetorical strategy involves establishing the speaker's credibility and character to make the argument more convincing?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

What rhetorical strategy appeals to the audience’s emotions to evoke feelings that compel them to act or believe in a certain way?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Anaphora

Which rhetorical strategy relies on logic and reasoning, using data and facts to persuade an audience?

• Kairos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

What is the rhetorical strategy that involves making an argument at the most opportune moment?

• Anaphora

• Kairos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Which rhetorical technique involves the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive clauses?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anaphora

• Kairos

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question not intended to be answered.

• A question that requires a detailed answer.

• A question that is always answered with 'yes.'

• A question that is used to gather information.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• I'm starving.

• The sky is blue.

• She is very tall.

• He is a good student.

What does an analogy do?

• Makes a comparison to make a point.

• Asks a question to gather information.

• Describes a scene in detail.

• Provides a list of facts.

What is generalization?

• A statement about a group based on a few members.

• A detailed analysis of a group.

• A specific observation about an individual.

• A question about a group's behavior.

What is parallelism in writing?

• Sentences, phrases, or clauses with the same grammatical structure.

• A single sentence with multiple meanings.

• A paragraph with varied sentence lengths.

• A story with multiple plot lines.