Rhetoric Review

1. What is a “central idea”?

• A central idea is the main point or message that an author wants to communicate in a piece of writing.

• A central idea is a minor detail in a story.

• A central idea is the title of a book.

• A central idea is the author's name.

What is the figurative language device repetition? Provide an example.

• A device that uses the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis

• A device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

• A device that gives human traits to non-human things

• A device that uses contradictory terms in conjunction

Ethos is defined as the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations. Which of the following is an example of ethos?

• A company's commitment to sustainability and ethical practices

• A person's ability to solve complex mathematical problems

• The technological advancements in a society

• The economic growth rate of a country

Logos is defined as:

• A rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason.

• A rhetorical device that appeals to emotions.

• A rhetorical device that appeals to ethics.

• A rhetorical device that appeals to authority.

Pathos is defined as:

• An appeal to logic and reason

• An appeal to ethics and credibility

• An appeal to emotion

• An appeal to authority

6. Explain what a rhetorical question is. Give an example.

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When using legal documents in an argumentative speech, what role would that play in the overall structure of the speech?

• It serves as evidence to support claims.

• It provides a narrative structure.

• It acts as a counterargument.

• It is used to introduce the topic.

8. Tell me what “author’s claim” means.

• The author's opinion or stance on a topic

• The author's background information

• The author's writing style

• The author's intended audience

What is “theme”? Give an example of a theme statement.

• A theme is the main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc. An example of a theme statement is 'Love conquers all.'

• A theme is a type of musical composition. An example of a theme statement is 'Symphony No. 5.'

• A theme is a type of clothing style. An example of a theme statement is 'Casual Friday.'

• A theme is a type of architectural design. An example of a theme statement is 'Modern minimalism.'

Provide me an example of parallel structure.

• Running, jumping, and swimming

• To run, jump, and swimming

• Running, to jump, and swimming

• Run, jump, and to swim