Rhetorical Devices
"Who wouldn't want to be a millionaire?" is an example of which rhetorical device?
Rhetorical Question
This rhetorical appeal may appeal to someone's emotions, often symbolized with heart.
Pathos
This term may be defined as something that stands out.
Prominent
A paragraph explaining both the positive and negative attributes of something uses which text structure?
A claim is only as good as its reasoning and _______.
Evidence
Which of the following words with similar meanings has the most negative connotation or feeling?
-Impossible
-Problematic
-Risky
-Difficult
Impossible
Which rhetorical appeal best describes the statement below:
"According to the National Academy of Sciences, the exploration of Pluto and the Kuiper belt is the highest priority of space exploration."
Ethos
This term may be defined as causing hardship or suffering.
Plague
When an author groups similar ideas or items into one paragraph, they are using this type of text structure...
Classification
There are three things argument must have, list them.
Claim, Opposing Claim, Counterclaim
Identify the rhetorical device in the following sentence:
"The risks of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution."
Loaded Language
This rhetorical appeal relies on what you already know, or your common sense and logic.
Logos
If something is ______, it is questionable or not to be relied upon.
Dubious
This type of text structure introduces information in a time sequence.
Chorological
When an author uses the phrase like "on the other hand" or "however", she is preparing for the _____.
Counterclaim
"As you might guess" is an example of which rhetorical device?
Direct address
This type of rhetorical appeal uses facts, statistics, and evidence to relate to the reader.
Ethos
When something _____, it develops suddenly.
This type of text structure introduces something wrong and provides possible ways to fix it.
Problem and Solution
What is the claim made in "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space?"
With so much human investment made, we must go forward, fully embracing space exploration and an important priority. (paragraph 1)
"Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people of run reality TV" is an example of which rhetorical device?
Rhetorical Question
"Can you donate to my cousin? She has stage three cancer and is falling behind on bills" uses which type of rhetorical appeal?
Pathos
Something that is good, or favorable, is said to be _____.
Beneficial
This type of text structure exemplifies a problem or issue and expresses the results of that issue.
Cause and Effect
What is the claim made in "Let Robots Take to the Stars"?
Our notions about the inevitability and wonder of human space travel need to be checked, and any plans need to be reconsidered. (paragraph 1)