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English Ch.3
Analyzing Rhetoric in Writing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric - | The art of using language where at least one person is trying to change the thinking of at least one other person |
| Alliteration - | Repetition of the same consonant sounds beginning several words in a sequence |
| Hyperbole - | Use of exaggeration for emphasis |
| Antistrophe - | Repetition of the same word or phrase |
| Irony - | Expression of something other than the intended meaning, the opposite of the literal meaning |
| Euphemism - | Substitution of an agreeable or non-offensive word or phrase for one that can be considered offensive or unpleasant |
| Metaphor - | Word or phrase that's used for comparison in a figurative sense |
| Oxymoron - | Apparent paradox achieved by the juxtaposition of words which seem to contradict one another |
| Paradox - | A statement that seems to be absurd but may actually be true |
| Antithesis - | Opposite or contrast of ideas or words in order to juxtapose |
| Apostrophe - | Interruption in order to directly address a person or an object |
| Marcus Quintilian felt that to achieve true rhetoric, a speaker must have which of the following attributes above all else? | Be ethical |
| Which is not an example of an oxymoron? | Standing is more tiresome than walking |
| Which of the following statements is false? | Rhetoric can only be used in the written form |
| Which of the following is not an example of hyperbole? | What do you think, dear reader |
| Which is an example of a metaphor? | Time is money |
| Rhetorical modes (Rhetorical devices) - | Name for the style, purpose, and technique a writer uses to convey ideas |
| The four most common rhetorical modes - | Description, expository, narration, and persuasive |
| Description - | A rhetorical mode that uses precise language to help the reader visualize what the author is trying to convey |
| Expository - | The purpose of expository writing is to educate the reader, using these facts to explain an idea or concept clearly |
| Narration - | A rhetorical mode used to tell a story and describe a scene |
| Persuasive - | Any writing in which the author tries to convince the reader to either think a particular way or take a specific action |
| Which rhetorical mode uses facts to explain the idea or concept to the reader? | Expository |
| If persuasive writing usually has a 'call to action' for the readers, what action would a magazine ad for a new face cream be calling for? | Buying the product |
| Which of the following would be a good example of persuasive writing? | Cover letter |
| If you wanted to write down the timeline of American government's history, which mode would be best used to recall the events? | Narration |
| Say you are writing a novel and want to create really convincing characters. Which of the modes would you utilize to convince the readers of your character? | Description |
| Ethos - | Building trust by establishing authority and credibility |
| Pathos - | Appealing to emotion through connecting with interests and values |
| Logos - | Appealing to intelligence through well-established and logical arguments |
| One of the classical appeals credited to Aristotle is Ethos. What are the other two? | Pathos, Logos |
| How is modern rhetoric different from classical rhetoric? | It often obscures the truth |
| What is an example of a compositional strategy that can be applied to rhetoric? | Exemplification |
| How can Ethos be described? | It builds trust by establishing credibility and authority on behalf of the writer |
| When crafting a speech or document, what 3 things does the writer need to consider? | The writer, audience, context |
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