What does "arbitrary" mean?

Subject to the judgment of a whim or chance

A classical Greek philosopher and orator

What is an "Assertion"?

A declaration or statement of belief

Who is considered the "Audience"?

The person or group of people who view and analyze a work

What does "Chronological" refer to?

The sequence of events that occur linearly

What is the definition of "Claim"?

An arguable statement made to prove a thesis.

The highest point in a sequence of events.

What does "Classify" mean?

A logical expression of an idea.

Which of the following is an example of a "Cliché"?

"Time flies when you’re having fun."

A logical, rational explanation.

What is the "Climax" in a story?

The highest or most intense point in a sequence of events.

An acknowledgement of an argument.

What is meant by "Coherent"?

A logical, rational, or understandable expression.

An acknowledgement of an argument.

What is "Commentary"?

A form of analysis involving original thought.

What is a "Concession"?

An acknowledgement of at least one aspect of the other side of the argument.

Someone or something that allows something to go from one place to another.

What is the purpose of Creative Commons licenses?

To allow sharing and licensing of copyrighted works

To provide a dictionary definition

To grant authority based on accomplishments

What is a controlled vocabulary?

A consistent term for describing an item

A set of circumstances framing an idea

A connection between two objects

A right to copy and distribute works

What does "correlation" refer to?

The connection between two objects

The dictionary definition of a word

The right to copy and distribute works

What is the definition of "Criteria"?

The standards or rules of judgement, grading, or other types of scrutiny.

A formal statement or proclamation.

To ramble or stray from the topic at hand.

To distinguish or perceive through intuition.

What is a "Database"?

An organized collection of data in a digital format.

A type of library catalog search similar to a search engine.

A formal statement or proclamation.

To analyze closely or minutely.

What does "Daunting" mean?

Intimidating, threatening, or fear-inducing.

To enter into a dialogue or conversation about a topic.

To distinguish or perceive through intuition.

To ramble or stray from the topic at hand.

What is a "Declaration"?

A formal statement or proclamation.

A type of library catalog search similar to a search engine.

To analyze closely or minutely.

To enter into a dialogue or conversation about a topic.

What does it mean to "Digress"?

To ramble, meander, or stray from the topic at hand.

To distinguish or perceive through intuition.

To analyze closely or minutely.

To enter into a dialogue or conversation about a topic.

What does "Discern" mean?

To distinguish, perceive, or figure out usually through intuition, instinct, or inference.

To enter into a dialogue or conversation about a topic.

To analyze closely or minutely.

A formal statement or proclamation.

To enter into a dialogue or conversation about a topic.

A type of library catalog search similar to a search engine.

To analyze closely or minutely.

To ramble or stray from the topic at hand.

What is a "Discovery interface"?

A type of library catalog search that appears similar to a search engine.

An organized collection of data in a digital format.

A formal statement or proclamation.

To analyze closely or minutely.

What does "Dissect" mean in rhetoric and writing?

To analyze closely or minutely; to scrutinize every aspect.

To distinguish or perceive through intuition.

To enter into a dialogue or conversation about a topic.

A formal statement or proclamation.

What does the term "Divergent" mean?

To be different, diverse, or dissimilar

What is the meaning of "Emphatic"?

A strong expression or emphasis in speech, writing, or action

A weak expression or lack of emphasis

What does "Engage" mean?

To occupy or attract the attention of someone or something

What are "Essentials"?

The essence or foundational elements of a thing

What is "Ethos" in rhetoric?

An appeal based on authority or credibility

What does "Exigence" refer to in rhetoric?

The urgency of a situation demanding action

What does "Extraneous" mean?

Irrelevant, unneeded, or unnecessary

What does "Format" refer to in texts?

How words and/or images are arranged on a page

What does "Fraudulent" mean?

Involving deception, dishonesty, or duplicity

Comp II Vocab Quiz 1

Authored by Kasey Hullett

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "allude" mean?

To directly state something

To hint, insinuate, imply, or suggest

To argue against something

To describe in detail

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Boring and dull

Attractive, tempting, or seductive

Confusing and unclear

Harsh and unappealing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "analysis" involve?

Ignoring details

Critically examining, investigating, or interpreting a topic

Making assumptions without evidence

Quickly summarizing information

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an "anecdote"?

A long, detailed report

A short account of an incident or story

A scientific experiment

A fictional novel

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "antecedent" refer to?

Something that comes after

Something that comes before

Something that is unrelated

Something that is fictional

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Comp II Vocab Quiz 1

What does the term "allude" mean?

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

What is an "analogy"?

What does "analysis" involve?

What is an "anecdote"?

What does "antecedent" refer to?

What is the role of an "arbiter"?

What does "arbitrary" mean?

Who was Aristotle?

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

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