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Miscellaneous GrammarSet 40

1A quatrain poem has a specific rhyme scheme?

2Lines of a poem that are organized in units of meaning (like a paragraph)

3An argument where a speaker claims or attempts to persuade the reader with the use of deductive reasoning; uses facts and statistics; showing what can be expected because what has gone before.

4What type of characterization is the following?Emma spent her weekends at the local animal shelter. She helped the workers walk and play with the animals. All of the dogs and cats got excited when they saw Emma. The workers were grateful for the extra help.

5What is hasty generalization and how does it relate to logical fallacies?

6Choose the type of figurative language used in the following sentence:The pilot feared heights, so he hired a therapist. (a)

7Writing that uses descriptive and figurative language

8The techniques that make poems different from prose

9Which of the following statements manifest that First Person Point of View is used?

10A parent argues, "The school should cancel all exams. Everyone knows that tests are unfair."

11If an author's argument employs the use of ethos the Word Choice will reflect terms geared towards?

12"The movie is starting, hit the lights!" is an example of what type of figurative language?

13Tone in a writing is .....

14Benjamin Whorf argues that:

15This literary POV presents the storyline in a seeminly more NEUTRAL way to readers.

16Using positive and "glittery" loaded words so that people feel good about their beliefs, purchases, and opinions.

17Kevin was a selfish boy who only thought about himself.

18Which type of logical fallacy has been committed by the following argument? Everyone knows Maria is the clear choice for the promotion.

19Showing what can be expected because of what has happened before ..... Example:When it rains, the ground gets wet. You walk outside and your driveway is wet; therefore, it must have rained.

20Which of the following best describes 'Expressif' language?

21The speaker's or narrator's attitude towards the subject is the .....

22What does "Exigence" refer to in rhetoric?

23Which of the following logical fallacies is shown in the following sentence: "People who don't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor."

24"The smell of rain lingers in the air. A gentle breeze soothes your aching head. You watch the sun rays play with the golden leaves."If you were reading this for class, what part of author's style might I want you to analyze?

25The calling down of some evil on a person, place or a thing.

26"I recognized the familiar stench of my roommate's cooking."What Rhetorical Device is shown?

27Which word means "an argument stating that something is true because it has never been proven false"?

28What figurative language uses phrases that are non-literal, and have a deeper meaning than it is shown?

29I feel like my foot is pressed down on a landmine that will blow the second I move

30"You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do:you have heart" is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

31Identify the rhetorical device in the following example:'This place is like a Garden of Eden.'

32Similes and metaphors

33Collaborative; multiple sides work toward a shared understanding

34How does mentioning children or pets in a persuasive argument affect the reader?

35What does the term "ad populum" mean in Latin?

36What is the a temporary high that'll we think will bring us satisfaction?

37The tools that an author or speaker uses to persuade someone.

38Employing persuasive reasoning effectively

39Which statement is not true about rhetoric?

40Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Crest White Strips get your teeth 20% whiter than other leading brands.'?

41A speech that contradicts an earlier statement; each student will give 2 90 second rebuttals.

42Rachel was a shy girl with a love of kittens

43Repetition of the same sound, usually initial, in two or more words.

44Identify the figurative language used in the sentence below.Actions speaks louder than words.

45What category of speech act is this?"You are fired!"

46In closing the 9/11 speech, Bush creates an emotional (pathos) appeal by

47A Fallacy is .....

48The term "logos" refers to which type of appeal?

49Which rhetorical device involves using language to persuade, motivate, or inform an audience?

50The main events before the climax is known as .....

51Define foot

52..... is characterized by creative writing forms like poetry, short stories, literary essays, and drama, as well as personal essays and friendly letters. In oral form, ..... often involves informal conversations and the use of idioms.

53Which type of hook sentence is used to create suspense or mystery?

54Using a word or phrase that does NOT have its normal, everyday, literal meaning

55Uses different meanings of the same word to change between multiple arguements in an attempt to confuse the opponent.

56Literal meanings

57What is the author's purpose of a joke book?

58What type of speech act is:''From now on I will do my best to help you"

59What is it called when someone uses a harsh or offensive word instead of a neutral one?

60If we ban Hummers because they are bad for the environment eventually the government will ban all cars, so we should not ban Hummers.

61What is the feeling the reader gets from a story called?