Contextual Command: Wordsmithing Wonders
Choose the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence: "Known for his __________ love of literature, he spent every weekend engrossed in novels and poetry."
A) avid B) raze C) taciturn
A) avid. In the context of the sentence, "avid" describes a strong and enthusiastic love for literature.
What is the recommended length for a rhetorical precis?
A) 1-2 sentences
B) 3-4 sentences
C) 5-6 sentences
D) 7-8 sentences
B. 3-4 sentences
Rhetorical appeal that appeals to the audience's emotions and beliefs
What is Pathos
Select a synonym for "DEMUR"
A) Agree B) Hesitate C) Conclude D) Elaborate
The correct answer is "hesitate"
Select the sentence that demonstrates Sentence Pattern 1: Compound Sentence with Semicolon and No Conjunction.
A) The cat is asleep on the bed; the dog is barking in the backyard.
B) The cat is asleep on the bed, and the dog is barking in the backyard.
C) The cat is asleep on the bed because the dog is barking in the backyard.
D) The cat is asleep on the bed whenever the dog is barking in the backyard.
A) The cat is asleep on the bed; the dog is barking in the backyard.
Identify the appropriate vocabulary word for this sentence: "The developer decided to __________ the old building and replace it with a modern condominium complex."
A) propriety B) raze C) taciturn d. emulate
The correct answer is B) raze. In the context of the sentence, "raze" means to completely destroy or demolish, fitting the idea of replacing the old building with a new complex.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a rhetorical precis?
A) The author's name
B) The main points of the text
C) A summary sentence
D) Personal opinions about the text
D. Personal opinions about the text.
Rhetorical appeals that rely on logical reasoning and evidence
Logos
Which of the following words is a synonym for "propriety"?
A) Audacity B) Decency C) Chaos D) Elation
The correct answer is B. Decency
Choose the option that accurately describes the function of a semicolon in a compound sentence without a conjunction.
A) To connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
B) To connect two dependent clauses without a subordinating conjunction.
C) To connect two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
D) To connect two dependent clauses with a subordinating conjunction.
A) To connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word: "Despite being naturally __________, she found solace in expressing herself through art, using colors and shapes to convey her emotions."
A) incarcerated B)indigent C) taciturn D)penchant
The correct answer is C) taciturn. In the context of the sentence, "taciturn" means naturally reserved or quiet, contrasting with the idea of expressing oneself through art.
What is the purpose of a rhetorical precis?
A) To summarize the main points of a text
B) To analyze the rhetorical devices used in a text
C) To present a persuasive argument
D) To provide a detailed critique of a text
A. to summarize the main points of a text.
Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical appeal that uses pathos?
A) Presenting a logical argument with strong evidence
B) Citing an expert opinion to gain credibility
C) Telling an emotional story to evoke sympathy
D) Providing statistical data to support the argument
Telling an emotional story to evoke sympathy.
Which of the following words is a synonym for "inane"?
A) Intelligent B) Meaningless C) Prolific D) Sagacious
The correct answer is B) Meaningless.
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?
A) Because
B) However
C) And
D) Or
B) However
"Inspired by her favorite painter, she decided to __________ his brushstroke techniques in her own artwork."
A) obliterate B) discourage C) emulate D) corroborate
In the context of the sentence, "emulate" means to imitate or model after someone, particularly in terms of their techniques or style. The sentence conveys that the person is inspired by a favorite painter and has decided to reproduce or imitate the painter's brushstroke techniques in her own artwork. Therefore, "emulate" is the appropriate word choice.
Which part of a rhetorical precis is covered in Sentence One of a rhetorical precis?
A) The author's apparent purpose
B) How the author supports the thesis
C) The intended audience
D) The title of the work and the publication date
D. The title of the work and the publication date
When analyzing a persuasive text, why is it important to identify the use of ethos, pathos, and logos?
A) To understand the author's intentions
B) To evaluate the effectiveness of the argument
C) To uncover hidden meanings in the text
D) None of the above
B. To evaluate the effectiveness of the argument
Which of the following is a synonym for "unremitting"?
A) Intermittent B) Incessant C) Occasional D) Haphazard
The correct answer is B) Incessant.
Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following compound sentence: "The concert was sold out; consequently, we couldn't get tickets."
A) sold B) consequently C) tickets D) out
B) consequently
After being found guilty of the crime, the defendant was __________ in the state prison."
A) liberated B) exonerated C) acquitted D) incarcerated
"Incarcerated" means to be imprisoned or confined. In the context of the sentence, the defendant has been found guilty of a crime, and as a result, the appropriate term to use is "incarcerated" to indicate that the person is now in state prison, serving a sentence for the committed offense.
According to the rhetorical precis template, sentence three includes a statement of the author's apparent purpose, followed by…
A) an "in order to" phrase
B) a rhetorical question
C) an example from the text
D) a summary of the author's background
A. an "in order to" phrase
What rhetorical appeal would be most effective in a speech about the devastating effects of pollution on marine life?
A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) None of the above
B. Pathos
Identify the synonym for the word "penchant."
A) Aversion (a strong dislike or disinclination)
B) Inclination (a tendency or preference) "
C) Disinterest (lack of interest or concern)
D) Abhorrence (a feeling of repulsion; intense dislike)
The correct answer is B) Inclination.
Complete the compound sentence with the appropriate elliptical construction: "The cat enjoys sunbathing in the afternoon, and the dog ____."
A) napping on the porch. B) does so too. C) is energetic. D) likes chasing birds.
B) does so too.