Rhetoric Quiz

What is the definition of rhetoric?

• The art of speaking or writing effectively

• The study of historical events

• The practice of scientific research

• The skill of painting and drawing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the term "effectively" imply in the context of rhetoric?

• Inefficiently

• Successfully

• Randomly

• Slowly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the definition of "Rhetorical Analysis"?

• The act of analyzing the written or spoken word.

• The process of writing persuasive essays.

• The study of historical speeches.

• The art of public speaking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you analyze BEFORE beginning a rhetorical analysis?

• SOAPStone

• The author's biography

• The book's cover

• The publication date

Which element of SOAPStone refers to the time and place of the piece?

• Audience

• Occasion

• Purpose

• Tone

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In SOAPStone, what does the "A" represent?

• Audience

• Author

• Argument

• Analysis

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the purpose of using SOAPStone in rhetorical analysis?

• To evaluate the context of a text

• To write a summary about the text

• To create a story in your mind

• To memorize facts about a text

Why is it important to know who the speaker or author is?

• It helps you sound smarter when you write

• It helps understand the text's point of view

• My teacher will ask it on a test

• It changes the meaning of a topic of the speech

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the term "occasion" refer to in a piece of writing?

• The author's personal feelings

• The general, political, social, or economic state of the land

• The main characters in the story

• The setting of the story

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Why is it important to know the context of a piece of writing?

• To understand the author's favorite color

• To know the political, social, or economic climate that motivated the author

• To find out the author's age

• To determine the length of the piece

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6