Understanding Rhetoric

Understanding Rhetoric

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of rhetoric according to Merriam-Webster?

To deceive

To confuse

To persuade

To entertain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is responsible for the negative view of rhetoric?

The Romans

The Egyptians

The Persians

The Sophists

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of sophistry according to vocabulary.com?

A valid argument

A deliberately invalid argument meant to deceive

A persuasive speech

A truthful discourse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Plato believe rhetoric should be used for?

To confuse opponents

To entertain the masses

To enhance the soul

To win arguments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Aristotle, what is rhetoric?

The art of storytelling

The faculty of observing the available means of persuasion

The skill of public speaking

The ability to deceive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rhetorical triangle composed of?

Logos, Pathos, Ethos

Ethos, Pathos, Mythos

Logos, Mythos, Ethos

Pathos, Mythos, Logos

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is rhetoric similar to a chainsaw?

Both are used in art

Both are ancient tools

Both can be used skillfully or clumsily

Both are used in construction

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