Rhetorical Terms and Appeals Quiz

What is the definition of "Rhetorical Situation" in rhetoric?

• The triangulation of author, audience, and issue in a piece of rhetoric.

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create a particular effect.

• The apparent attitude of the author.

• The emotion that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which term refers to the arrangement of words and phrases to create a particular effect?

• Syntax

• Diction

• Tone

• Mood

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does "diction" refer to in literary analysis?

• The choice of words to create a particular effect.

• The apparent attitude of the author.

• The credibility of the speaker.

• The triangulation of author, audience, and issue.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does "tone" differ from "mood" in a piece of writing?

• Tone is the author's attitude, while mood is the emotion evoked in the reader.

• Tone is the emotion evoked in the reader, while mood is the author's attitude.

• Tone and mood are the same thing.

• Tone refers to word choice, while mood refers to sentence structure.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the credibility of the speaker?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Syntax

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement that uses emotional images to persuade viewers is using which rhetorical appeal?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Diction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If an advertisement uses data and statistics to persuade its audience, which rhetorical appeal is it using?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Tone

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A doctor endorsing a medication in a commercial is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to use an adjective in front of "syntax" or "diction" when analyzing a text?

• To specify the type and effect of syntax or diction being described.

• To make the analysis longer.

• To confuse the reader.

• To avoid using the terms altogether.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When analyzing a piece of writing, what should you be careful to distinguish between when discussing tone and mood?

• Tone is located in the author, while mood is located in the reader.

• Tone is located in the reader, while mood is located in the author.

• Both are always the same.

• Tone refers to logic, while mood refers to emotion.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4