English 2 Mid-Term 2024 Review

Who does Montag turn to for help in understanding the books he has stolen?

• Faber: A character in 'Fahrenheit 451' who helps Montag understand literature.

• Beatty: Montag's fire chief who opposes books.

• Mildred: Montag's wife who is indifferent to literature.

• Granger: A character who leads a group of intellectuals.

A logical fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself

• Ad Hominem: A fallacy that involves attacking the character of the speaker instead of addressing the argument.

• Straw Man: Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

• Appeal to Authority: Arguing that a claim is true simply because an authority figure believes it.

• Slippery Slope: Arguing that a small first step will lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant impact.

The ancient Greek philosopher who expounded on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Epicurus

A rhetorical device that refers to a well-known story, event, or person to make a point

• Allusion: A brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

• Metaphor: A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

• Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

• Simile: A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock someone or something

• Parody: A humorous imitation of a particular style or genre.

• Satire: A genre that uses humor to expose and criticize societal flaws.

• Irony: A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

• Mockery: Teasing or making fun of someone or something.

A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a deeper truth

• A statement that is always false.

• A statement that seems self-contradictory but may contain an underlying truth.

• A statement that is universally accepted as true.

• A statement that has no logical basis.

A rhetorical strategy that involves addressing an absent person or a personified idea

• Metaphor: A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

• Apostrophe: A figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an absent or imaginary person.

• Alliteration: The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

• Personification: A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

The use of a word or phrase that has a strong emotional connotation

• Loaded Language: Words that carry strong emotional implications and can influence an audience's perception.

• Neutral Language: Words that do not evoke strong feelings or emotions.

• Descriptive Language: Words that provide detailed descriptions without emotional weight.

• Technical Language: Words that are specific to a particular field or profession.

A persuasive technique that involves repeating a word or phrase to emphasize a point

• Repetition: A rhetorical device used to reinforce an idea through repeated use.

• Alliteration: A technique that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

• Metaphor: A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things.

• Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

The emotional appeal that persuades an audience by evoking feelings

• Logos: A rhetorical strategy that uses logic and reason to persuade an audience.

• Ethos: A rhetorical strategy that establishes credibility and trustworthiness.

• Pathos: A rhetorical strategy that aims to elicit an emotional response from the audience.

• Kairos: A rhetorical strategy that focuses on the opportune moment for persuasion.