Rhetorical Analysis

Rhetorical analysis involves examining how authors use language to influence their audience. Which of the following is NOT a common rhetorical strategy?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

• D) Drogos

What is the definition of 'Rhetoric'?

• The art of speaking or writing effectively

• The art of reading

• The art of penmanship

• The art of analysis

What does it mean to communicate effectively?

• To speak loudly

• To convey a message clearly and understandably

• To use complex words

• To talk continuously.

What are the two things you should analyze before beginning a rhetorical analysis?

• The speaker and the context

• The text and the audience

• The purpose and the tone

• The style and the structure.

The speaker or author is the person who ______ the speech or wrote the piece.

• listened to

• gave

• ignored

• forgot

What does the term 'Occasion' refer to in a literary context?

• The time and place of a story

• The general, political, social, or economic state of land during the time when the piece was written or delivered

• The main character's motivation

• The author's writing style.

In literature, understanding the _______ is important because it helps to know the context of the piece.

• plot

• occasion

• theme

• setting

Which of the following questions helps in understanding the historical context of a piece of writing?

• What is the main theme of the piece?

• When was this written or delivered?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the author's writing style?

To understand a piece of writing better, you should know what was happening in history during the time it was written. Fill in the blank: 'What was happening in ______ during this time?'

• the world

• the author's life

• history

• the future

Why is it helpful to think about the intended audience before you read?

• It helps in understanding the purpose of the piece.

• It makes the reading faster.

• It is not necessary.

• It helps in identifying the author.