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Rhetoric: For Intellectuals Trivia Quiz

Every one of us has engaged in rhetorical discourse at some stage of our lives. How much about rhetoric do you really know? Take this brief but provocative quiz that will be sure to engage your mind.

A multiple-choice quiz by manofrhetoric. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
manofrhetoric

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,370

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Rhetoric is best described as what? Hint

Discourse meant for personal analysis only

The study of syntax

The study of the use of language to produce a desired effect

An allegorical term describing prose

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Question 2 of 10

2. Logos, ethos and pathos are examples of what? Hint

Types of rhetorical questions

Greek gods

Types of appeals

Light, eternity and paternity

3. The following argument uses what type of appeal, "I want you to look at the defendant and feel the horrible pain his victims must have felt as he robbed them of their innocence. The emotion is too great for words. You must look into your hearts and return with a guilty verdict." Hint

fructose

ethos

pathos

logos

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Question 4 of 10

4. A rhetorical question is best described as which of the following? Hint

A question relating to philosophical ideologies

A catalyst for interpersonal communication

A question that needs no answer

A whimsical, light-hearted request

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Question 5 of 10

5. Rhetoric formally began in the 17th century.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. When doing a rhetorical criticism, Richard Nixon's "Resignation Speech" would best fit under what methodology? Hint

Fantasy Theme Anaylsis

Neo-Aristotelian

Dramatistic

Apologia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kenneth Burke is best known for what method of rhetorical criticism? Hint

Social Movement

Fantasy Theme Analysis

Dramatistic

Apologia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dr. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech is an example of a type of discourse.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is credited for creating the pentad in rhetorical discourse? Hint

Kenneth Burke

Nancy Chodrow

B.L. Ware

Aristotle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ontology is the study that deals with the nature of being.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rhetoric is best described as what?

Answer: The study of the use of language to produce a desired effect

Rhetoric can refer both to the study of the ways in which language is used to produced a desired effect and to the actual language used in that process.

2. Logos, ethos and pathos are examples of what?

Answer: Types of appeals

When utilizing rhetorical discourse, logos, ethos and pathos are the types of arguments one wants to make. Using these three appeals are effective because they provoke three different aspects for individuals to internalize. Aristotle is credited for creating these categories.

Answer: pathos

Pathos is an appeal based in emotion. Logos is a logical appeal and ethos deals with credibility, according to Aristotle. Fructose is a simple sugar.

4. A rhetorical question is best described as which of the following?

Answer: A question that needs no answer

A rhetorical question can grab the audience's attention when giving a speech. Let's say you're giving an oration about skiing, an opening line could be, "Have you ever found yourself atop a freezing mountain at 7 am by choice?"

5. Rhetoric formally began in the 17th century.

Answer: False

Rhetoric's roots span far back to ancient Greece where, some argue, Aristotle laid its framework.

6. When doing a rhetorical criticism, Richard Nixon's "Resignation Speech" would best fit under what methodology?

Answer: Apologia

Apologia is a form of genre criticism that occurs when the rhetor comes under attack. Bill Clinton delivered a form of an apologia where he so eloquently said, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman."

7. Kenneth Burke is best known for what method of rhetorical criticism?

Answer: Dramatistic

A Dramatistic method of criticism explores rhetorical discourse from a perspective that deals with symbolic interaction in language. Burke is considered to be the most quoted person throughout communicative discourse to date.

8. Dr. Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech is an example of a type of discourse.

Answer: True

Discourse refers to any interpersonal communication, written or oral.

9. Who is credited for creating the pentad in rhetorical discourse?

Answer: Kenneth Burke

The pentad is a way of classifying certain motives found throughout rhetorical discourse. It consists of: act, scene, agent, agency and purpose.

10. Ontology is the study that deals with the nature of being.

Answer: True

Ontology explores why we do the things we do. It is relevant to rhetoric because to learn certain ontological assumptions about people is to understand what type of appeals might work best to achieve your purpose as a rhetor. It is also known as the study of what makes us human.

Source: Author manofrhetoric

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