Comp II Vocab Quiz 1

What does the term "allude" mean?

• To directly state something

• To hint, insinuate, imply, or suggest

• To argue against something

• To describe in detail

Which of the following best describes something that is "alluring"?

• Boring and dull

• Attractive, tempting, or seductive

• Confusing and unclear

• Harsh and unappealing

What is an "analogy"?

• A direct statement of fact

• A comparison made to show similarity between two ideas

• A random guess

• A detailed description of an event

What does "analysis" involve?

• Ignoring details

• Critically examining, investigating, or interpreting a topic

• Making assumptions without evidence

• Quickly summarizing information

What is an "anecdote"?

• A long, detailed report

• A short account of an incident or story

• A scientific experiment

• A fictional novel

What does "antecedent" refer to?

• Something that comes after

• Something that comes before

• Something that is unrelated

• Something that is fictional

What is the role of an "arbiter"?

• A person who creates laws

• A mediator or someone who passes judgment on an issue

• A person who ignores conflicts

• A person who starts arguments

What does "arbitrary" mean?

• Based on a standardized rule

• Subject to the judgment of a whim or chance

• Carefully planned and executed

• Based on scientific evidence

Who was Aristotle?

• A Roman emperor

• A classical Greek philosopher and orator

• A famous mathematician

• A modern-day scientist

What is the basis for understanding the rhetorical situation according to Aristotle?

• Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

• Chronos and Kairos

• Bias and Assumption

• Articulation and Assertion