Question 1

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'I am not a crook.'?

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Ethos

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Logos

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Pathos

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None of the above.

Question 2

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'Think of the children.'?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

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Logos

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Ethos

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None of the above.

Question 3

How is the quote 'Even Höss observed….. Even though the Nazis lost' an example of the rhetorical device Parallelism?

Accepted Answer

The repeated use of 'even' in the sentence creates a parallel structure and emphasizes the contrast between the first and second part of the sentence.

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It is not an example of any rhetorical device.

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It is an understatement of the actual situation.

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It is a metaphor comparing Höss to the Nazis.

Question 4

What is the rhetorical technique used in the quote 'The emotional trauma involved in such actions must have been devastating.'?

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Connotative Diction

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Metaphor

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Understatement

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Parallelism

Question 5

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.'?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

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None of the above.

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Pathos

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Logos

Question 6

How is the quote 'The pen is mightier than the sword' an example of the rhetorical device Metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The quote uses figurative language to compare the power of the pen to the power of the sword.

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It is not an example of any rhetorical device.

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It is an understatement of the power of the pen.

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It is an example of Parallelism because it repeats the same grammatical structure.

Question 7

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'Studies show that people who eat chocolate every day live longer.'?

Accepted Answer

Logos

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Ethos

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None of the above.

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Pathos

Question 8

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'Nobody wants to be a loser.'?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

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None of the above.

Answer

Ethos

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Logos

Question 9

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'The world would be a better place if everyone had a dog.'?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

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Logos

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Ethos

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None of the above.

Question 10

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'What would Jesus do?'?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

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Logos

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None of the above.

Answer

Pathos

Question 11

What is the rhetorical appeal being used in the quote 'Our country needs a strong leader.'?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

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None of the above.

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Ethos

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Logos

Question 12

In Atticus’s speech, which quote is an example of him using logos?

Accepted Answer

“Gentlemen, I shall be brief, but I would like to use my remaining time with you to remind you that this case is not a difficult one, it requires no minute sifting of complicated faces but, it does require you to be sure beyond all reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the defendant. To begin with, this case should never have come to trial. This case is as simple as black and white…”

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“Gentlemen, a court is no better than each of you sitting before me on this jury. A court is only as sound as its jury, and a jury is only as sound as the men who make it up. I am confident that you gentlemen will review without passion the evidence you have heard, come to a decision, and restore this defendant to his family. In the name of God, do your duty.”

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“We know all men are not created equal in the sense some people who run public education promote the stupid and idle with the industrious-because all men are created equal, educators will gravely tell you, and children left behind suffer terrible feelings of inferiority…”

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“My ﬁght was not one of those fights where one ﬁghts to win. In ﬁghts like those, it’s the man who’s in the wrong who does most of the ﬁghting.”

Question 13

What impact does promoting the idea of all men being created equal have on public education?

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Children left behind suffer terrible feelings of inferiority

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There are no consequences

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The education system becomes more equal

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Children become more industrious

Question 14

What is an example of the use of logos in Atticus's speech?

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This case is as simple as black and white.

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Atticus establishes his credibility as a lawyer.

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Atticus believes Tom Robinson is innocent.

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Atticus appeals to the jurors' emotions.

Question 15

What does Atticus hope to achieve with his use of pathos in his speech?

Accepted Answer

To appeal to the jurors' emotions and sense of justice.

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To establish his credibility as a lawyer.

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To emphasize the importance of being sure beyond all reasonable doubt.

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To show the simplicity of the case.

Question 16

What is an example of the use of ethos in Atticus's speech?

Accepted Answer

I have no doubt that you gentlemen will reach a decision that is right

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Atticus appeals to the jurors' emotions.

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Atticus establishes his credibility as a lawyer.

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Atticus asserts Tom Robinson's innocence.

Question 17

What is Atticus hoping to achieve by reminding the jury that 'this case should never have come to trial'?

Accepted Answer

Establishing his credibility and expertise

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Stating his opinion on the court system

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Pleading with the jury to consider the defendant's innocence

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Highlighting the difficulty of the case.

Question 18

What is Atticus's purpose in telling the story of Tom Robinson?

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To evoke empathy and convey the injustice of the situation

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To prove the guilt of the defendant

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To win the case through emotional manipulation.

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To demonstrate his expertise as a lawyer

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