Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 3

To draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented. When a multiple-choice question asks for an ----- to be drawn from a passage, the most direct, most reasonable ----- is the safest answer choice.

A term from the Greek meaning “changed label” or “substitute name.” ----- is a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it.

---- in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by independent grammatical units such as phrases and clauses.

an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attach using strong, abusive language.

When two words, phrases, images, ideas are placed close together or side by side for comparison or contrast.

The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.

A figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words.

It refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity.

The contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant.

A statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity.

A figure of speech wherein the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox.

A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other, suggesting some similarity.

This term has two distinct technical meanings in English writing. The first meaning is grammatical and deals with verbal units and a speaker’s attitude. The indicative ----- is used only for factual sentences. For example, “Joe eats too quickly.” The subjective mod is used to express conditions contrary to fact. For example, “If I were you, I’d get another job.” The imperative ----- is used for commands.