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Rhetorical Terms Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

What is the use of all available means of persuasion to create meaning called?

a)

Rhetoric

b)

Grammar

c)

Syntax

d)

Semantics

2.

The three rhetorical appeals are...

a)

pathos, logos, ethoes

b)

pathoes, ethos, logos

c)

ethos, logos, pathos

d)

ethos, logoes, pathos

3.

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on credibility and ethics?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

4.

What is the term for the emotional appeal in rhetoric?

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Mythos

5.

Which rhetorical appeal is based on logic and reason?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Chronos

6.

What is a counterclaim in rhetoric?

a)

A statement that supports the main argument

b)

A statement that opposes the main argument

c)

A statement that summarizes the main argument

d)

A statement that ignores the main argument

7.

What does the term "rhetorical situation" refer to?

a)

The context in which communication takes place

b)

The style of writing used in a text

c)

The emotional appeal of a speech

d)

The logical structure of an argument

8.

What is the purpose of a rebuttal in rhetoric?

a)

To introduce a new argument

b)

To support the main argument

c)

To refute an opposing argument

d)

To summarize the main points

9.

Which of the following is an impact of rhetorical choices?

a)

Tone

b)

Style

c)

Syntax

d)

Diction

10.

What does the acronym "SPACE" in SPACE-CAT stand for in rhetorical analysis?

a)

Speaker, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence

b)

Subject, Purpose, Audience, Context, Exigence

c)

Speaker, Purpose, Argument, Context, Exigence

d)

Subject, Purpose, Argument, Context, Exigence

11.

What is the tone of a text?

a)

The main argument of the text

b)

The attitude of the speaker.

c)

The logical structure of the text

d)

The ethical appeal of the text

12.

If an ad claimed:  "35 people drank this diet soda, and 33 of them subsequently lost weight," the ad is using...

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

13.

An ad using a funny talking dog to sell a product is focused on: 

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

14.

This advertisement uses...

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

15.

The ancient Greek philosopher who, because of his interest in rhetoric, or the art of persuasive speaking and writing, expounded on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos.

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

d)

Archimedes

16.

What is the purpose of rhetorical analysis?

a)

To analyze the effectiveness of rhetorical devices

b)

To analyze the structure of a speech

c)

To analyze the emotions of an audience

d)

To analyze the credibility of a speaker

17.

What is a rhetorical device?

a)

A device used to persuade an audience

b)

A device used to entertain an audience

c)

A device used to inform an audience

d)

A device used to confuse an audience