Rhetoric/Figurative Language

Vocab 1

100

having lots of health and strength

vigor

200

Give up! Resistance is _______

futile

300

means "having no clear shape or form

amorphous 

400

the definition of "abstract"

something that exists not physically, but in thought or feeling. 

500

means: appears to be true, but is actually a lie

ostensible

Vocab 2

100

anger; annoyance

cross

200

This word is an organization of people into groups, primarily as a way to demonstrate importance or power

hierarchy

300

When someone interrupts someone else, they might be considered this word

impertinent

400

Someone in charge gives directions and these directions are often need to be typed, written, or recorded

dictation

500

Those who are frustrated because of their constant failures or have great disappointment feel this way.

chagrin

Figurative Language

100

An example of this figurative language would be, "The rod slithered through the drain, pushing until it emerged joyfully at having completed its job" 

personification

200

a phrase so common that it has become cliché 

idiom

300

An exaggeration of something 

hyperbole

400

A reference to a person, event, art, or any popular culture. 

allusion

500

An example of this figurative language would be, "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair."

metaphor

Rhetoric

100

a rhetorical appeal that persuades the audience by using facts and reasons

logos

200

a rhetorical appeal that persuades the audience by convincing them to feel something strongly

pathos

300

a rhetorical appeal that persuades by convincing the audience that the speaker is trustworthy

ethos

400

Despite consumer resistance, companies continue to test products on animals because studies show that animal testing is safe and reliable.

logos

500

The young mother has trouble providing her small children with clothing and food. She is an excellent mother who does her best, but sometimes she has a difficult time making ends meet.

pathos

Commas

100

Make the correction: My obnoxious little brother was born on February, 1, 2003.

delete the comma after "February"

200

Correct the sentence: Sara wants a bike, an iPod, and new clothes for her birthday.

Trick question. There is no change.

300

Fix the sentence: I have cooking woodshop, and economics this trimester.

add a comma after "cooking"

400

Fix the sentence: I'll meet you at 230 Buffalo Street, Tulsa Oklahoma, and we'll go to the airport together.

add a comma after "Tulsa"

500

Fix the sentence: Jack you shouldn't make fun of people like that.

add a comma after "Jack"