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Intro to Rhetoric

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A simple, declarative statement which states the proposition to be decided in the debate

a)

value

b)

resolution

c)

criterion

d)

rebuttal

2.

The most important element of argumentation is the

a)

concession

b)

claim

c)

counterargument

d)

qualifier

3.

Rhetoric is the art of persuasive writing and/or speaking.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When you acknowledge opposing viewpoints, you are giving a

a)

concession

b)

confession

c)

counterargument

d)

claim

5.

Quoting well-regarded experts is important because

a)

it helps you establish credibility

b)

it gives you the opportunity to write a personal anecdote

c)

it gives your argument prejudice in favor of one thing, person, or group

d)

it acknowledges opposing viewpoints

6.

Comparing an argument to a car is an example of a/an

a)

fact

b)

anecdote

c)

analogy

d)

example

7.

Anecdotes are brief narratives used to illustrate a point.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Words that place limits on your claim and prevents you from overgeneralizing, or stereotyping

a)

claim

b)

qualifiers

c)

examples

d)

anecdotes

9.

Examples are

a)

words that limit the claim

b)

extended comparisons

c)

details supporting the claim

d)

facts expressed as numbers

10.

The result of an action that suggests possible positive or negative outcomes

a)

compare and contrast

b)

analogy

c)

definitions

d)

cause and effect

11.

The side that argues in favor of the resolution

a)

affirmative

b)

negative

c)

resolution

d)

rebuttal

12.

The side that rejects the resolution;

a)

negative

b)

affirmative

c)

claim

d)

value

13.

The statements of main ideas in a speech; the major arguments advanced by both affirmative and negative debaters

a)

contentions

b)

rebuttals

c)

values

d)

introductory quotes

14.

The conflict with a specific argument made by the opponent; direct confrontation of ideas

a)

clash

b)

affirmative

c)

claim

d)

examples

15.

A social principal so highly prized by an individual, group, or society that it becomes a goal to be pursued

a)

affirmative

b)

criterion

c)

value

d)

negative

16.

A “rule of the game” in situations in which the social goal is established by the value is met

a)

criterion

b)

value

c)

affirmative

d)

negative