CLT CLT Rhetoric and Argumentation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which rhetorical device involves repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?
- Epistrophe
- Anaphora (Correct answer)
- Chiasmus
- Asyndeton
Correct answer: Anaphora
Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, used to create emphasis and rhythm.
Question 2: Which classical appeal to the audience relies on the speaker's credibility and character?
- Pathos
- Logos
- Ethos (Correct answer)
- Kairos
Correct answer: Ethos
Ethos is the ethical appeal that establishes the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness with the audience.
Question 3: In classical rhetoric, what is the primary purpose of a rhetorical question?
- To gather information from the audience
- To create effect rather than elicit an answer (Correct answer)
- To test the audience's knowledge
- To introduce new evidence
Correct answer: To create effect rather than elicit an answer
Rhetorical questions are posed for persuasive effect, with the answer implied or obvious rather than actually sought.
Question 4: Which canon of classical rhetoric concerns the arrangement and ordering of arguments for persuasive effect?
- Inventio
- Memoria
- Dispositio (Correct answer)
- Elocutio
Correct answer: Dispositio
Dispositio is the classical rhetorical canon concerned with the arrangement and organization of arguments within a speech.
Question 5: Which rhetorical device places contrasting ideas in parallel grammatical structure to highlight their opposition?
- Antithesis (Correct answer)
- Hyperbole
- Metonymy
- Synecdoche
Correct answer: Antithesis
Antithesis sets opposing ideas side by side in parallel structure, sharpening the contrast between them.
Question 6: The logical fallacy known as 'ad hominem' involves:
- Appealing to tradition
- Attacking the person rather than their argument (Correct answer)
- Using circular reasoning
- Appealing to authority
Correct answer: Attacking the person rather than their argument
Ad hominem is a fallacy that attacks the character or circumstances of a person rather than addressing their actual argument.
CLT CLT Rhetoric and Argumentation 1
Which rhetorical device involves repeating a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?