
English 3 Rhetorical Devices
Quiz by Lauren Rodriguez
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Which mode of persuasion appeals to an audience's emotion?
The main point or position an author is trying to argue is --
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of multiple clauses is called --
A belief based on an unsound or invalid argument is a --Â
The grammatical structure or arrangement of words in a sentence is known as --Â
___ is when an author unfairly favors one side over the other.
The context of or circumstance that causes a rhetorical event is known as the --Â
A statement that is contradictory or goes against common sense, but actually holds some truth is called a
When the speaker tells a personal (often humorous) story to help communicate his point, he is using --
The usage of facts, statistics, or numbers to support an argument is --Â
The credibility and trust builty by a speaker is known as --Â
Criticizing a person or society as a whole through the usage of humor, irony, or exaggeration is known as --Â
When a speaker acknowledges the opposing point of view, this is known as a --
A writing technique that claims a list of three reasons, adjectives, or items is more satisfying and complete is --
Fox News is notorious for favoring right-wing and conservative viewpoints. This is an example of --Â
In a sermon about forgiveness, a preacher tells a personal story about a time he forgave a friend who did him wrong. This is an example of --
An excerpt from a speech by Churchill says, "We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be..."
This is an example of --