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“The wind danced through the trees” is an example of:
A. Personification
B. Simile
C. Hyperbole
D. Symbolism
A. Personification
“I’ve told you a million times” is an example of:
A. Anaphora
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Simile
B. Hyperbole
“It’s raining cats and dogs” is an example of:
A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Idiom
D. Anaphora
C. Idiom
An allusion is:
A. A type of metaphor
B. A comparison using “like” or “as”
C. A reference to a well-known idea or figure
D. Another word for theme
C. A reference to a well-known idea or figure
What is the purpose of rhetorical devices?
A. To confuse the audience
B. To persuade
C. To make writing look longer
D. To follow grammar rules
B. To persuade
Which appeal uses an expert source to build trust?
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Ethos
D. Kairos
C. Ethos
Which part of the simplified Toulmin model shows why an argument matters?
A. Warrant
B. Implication
C. Claim
D. Counterargument
B. Implication
The following argument is an example of what? "Premise one: Jamie is a student. Premise two: all students must take the comp exam. Conclusion: therefore, Jamie must take the comp exam"
A. Deductive reasoning
B. Mythos
C. Inductive reasoning
D. A fallacy
A. Deductive reasoning
In formal logic, what does the ∴ symbol represent?
A. Negation
B. Inductive reasoning
C. Claim
D. Therefore
D. Therefore
Which part of Freytag’s Pyramid introduces the setting and characters?
A. Climax
B. Resolution
C. Rising action
D. Exposition
D. Exposition
In student congressional debate, who evaluates speeches and determines winners?
A. Presiding officer
B. President
C. Scorer
D. Timekeeper
C. Scorer
What is a protagonist?
A. A character in opposition to the theme
B. A character who is flat
C. A central character facing a conflict
D. A character who is a good person
C. A central character facing a conflict
Why is setting important in a narrative?
A. It shows which characters will change
B. It influences tone and mood
C. It helps explain rhetorical devices
D. It determines the plot structure
B. It influences tone and mood
Which rhetorical appeal is most likely to make someone feel empathy?
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Authority
C. Pathos
Simplified Toulmin Model has what:
A. Claim, Warning, Implication
B. Warrant, Clam, Implication
C. Implicant, Clan, Warrant
D. Claim, Warrant, Implication
D. Claim, Warrant, Implication
What are the two Reasoning Types?
A. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
B. Deductive and Conductive Reasoning
C. Informal and Informational Reasoning
D. Deduction and Induction Reasoning
A. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
What is a Counterargument?
A. Help to defer injustices in society
B. Acknowledges opposing views and refute them effectively
C. Acknowledges appeal to a topic
D. Acknowledges opposing views and supports them
B. Acknowledges opposing views and refute them effectively
What are the key areas to look at when examining an item of legislation?
A. The purpose and goals of the legislation
B. Sections outlining procedures and responsibilities
C. How accountability is maintained
D. All of the above
D. All of the above