Download - 2nd semester review
1 The GreekLatin root ldquotractrdquo meanshellip
C drag pull
2 The GreekLatin root ldquovincrdquo meanshellip
D conquer
3 The GreekLatin root ldquomanurdquo meanshellip
A hand
4 The GreekLatin root ldquovorrdquo meanshellip
B eat
5 The GreekLatin root ldquoverrdquo meanshellip
B truth
6 The GreekLatin root ldquovertrdquo meanshellip
C turn
7 reasons foragainst something a positionopinion that is supported in a
piece of persuasive writingspeech
A argument
8 central argument structure that compares two similar thingsevents and expects the
readerlistener to conclude that since they are alike in some ways they are alike in other ways
too
B analogy
9 central argument structure that says A is caused by B or A will cause B
D causeeffect
10 central argument structure that assumes if a trustworthy prestigious or famous source says it it must be true
C authority
11 central argument structure that tries to convince the readerlistener by presenting a position over and over or saying the same
thing in different ways
C repetition
12 central argument structure that asks the readerlistener to believe that if the
writerspeaker has objective data or facts hisher position must be true
A examplestatistics
13 an argument that is not sound (based on truth or fact) but may still be convincing
A rhetorical fallacy
14 getting the audience to thinkdo something by convincing them that it is morally right that they have a responsibility to thinkdo it or by holding the speakerwriter up as an authority
or character example
B ethos
15 Asks the audience to agree with the writerspeaker despite a lack of supporting
evidence simply based on their credentials or character even if heshe is not qualified as an
authority on this subject
A false authority
16 Questioning someonersquos character based on the people they have relationships with
such as friends family etc
D guilt by association
17 Asserting that the writerrsquosspeakerrsquos beliefs are the only acceptable ones
A dogmatism
18 Associating minor issues with much more serious issues
C moral equivalence
19 attacking the character of the proponent of the position in order to distract from the
argument
B ad hominem
20 a person misrepresents an opposing view in order to make it easier to dispute
B straw man
21 giving data and facts to convince the audience to thinkdo what you want them to
D logos
22 Drawing conclusions based on very little evidence
A hasty generalization
23 Confuses chronology with causeeffect
C post hoc
24 A statement that does not logically relate to what comes before it (ldquoit does not followrdquo)
A non sequitur
25 Using a half-truth not the full truth in order to mislead the audience
D equivocation
26 Rhetorical fallacy in which the speakerwriter repeats their position in multiple ways (ldquobegging the questionrdquo)
B circular argument
27 An inaccuratemisleading comparison between two things
A faulty analogy
28 Presenting support for only one side of an argument
B stacked evidence
29 stirring up strong feelings in order to get the audience to thinkdo something
A pathos
30 Distracting the audience from the real issue by bringing up another issue
C red herring
31 Frightening the audience into agreeing with a position by saying that there will be
horrible consequences for disagreeing
B scare tactic
32 Suggestion that one thing will lead to another and eventually it will lead to something disastrous (similar to scare
tactic but with multiple steps)
D slippery slope
33 Encouraging the audience to agree with a position by leading them to believe that
ldquoeveryone else is doing itrdquo
A bandwagon
34 Reducing complicated issues to only two possible courses of action
B eitheror choice
35 Arguments that create an unnecessary desire for something
A false need
36 Americarsquos future also depends on our willingness to lead in the world The momentum of freedom in our time is strong but we still face serious dangers Al Qaida is wounded but not broken Terrorists continue to attack in Afghanistan and Iraq Regimes in North Korea and Iran are challenging the peaceThis quote from George Bushrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following rhetorical fallacies
C scare tactic
37 If America shows weakness or uncertainty in this decade the world will drift toward tragedyThis quote from George Bushrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following rhetorical fallacies
C slippery slope
38 We mourn the dead and vow never to forget their sacrifice I thank the familiesmdashthe wives and the husbands the moms and the dads and the sons and daughtersmdashof those whose loved one is overseas serving our NationThis quote from George Bushrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following appeals
C pathos
39 Iraq only last year was controlled by a dictator who threatened the civilized world He had used weapons of mass destruction on his own people For decades he tortured and tormented the people of Iraq This quote from George Bushrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following rhetorical fallacies
A ad hominem
40 Because we acted America is more secure Because we acted Iraq is free and a sovereign nation And because we acted the dictator is now in a prison cell and will receive the justice he denied so manyfor so longThis quote from George Bushrsquos speech demonstrates the central argument structure of his speech which washellip
D cause and effect
41 My most solemn duty is the security of American families Itrsquos my solemn obligationThis quote from George Bushrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following appeals
A ethos
42 Because of this presidentrsquos wrong choices wersquore spending $200 billion in Iraq while the costs of health care have gone through the roof and wersquore told we donrsquot have the resources to make health care affordable and available for all Americans Today 45 million Americans have no health insurance at allmdash 5 million more than the day George W Bush took office This quote from John Kerryrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following appeals
B logos
43 hellip sons and daughters husbands and wives brothers and sisters who will never come home to live the lives they dreamed of This quote from John Kerryrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following appeals
C pathos
44 We honor them we pray for them and for their families and we owe it to their memory and all our troops to do whatrsquos right in Iraq This quote from John Kerryrsquos speech contains an example of which of the following appeals
A ethos
45 Because of this presidentrsquos wrong choices wersquore spending $200 billion in Iraq while wersquore told that we canrsquot afford to do everything that we should for homeland security I believe itrsquos wrong to be opening firehouses in Baghdad and closing them down in the United States of America Itrsquos wrong to cut money for our first responders Itrsquos wrong to let 95 of the cargo that comes into this country get by without ever being physically inspected Thatrsquos the wrong choice thatrsquos the wrong direction and thatrsquos the wrong leadership for America This quote from John Kerryrsquos speech demonstrates the central argument structure of his speech which washellip
B repetition
46 Media that reaches a lot of people simultaneously (ie television film DVDrsquos
radio Cdrsquos) is called _______ media
A Mass
47 Newspapers magazines books are examples of which type of media
B Print
48 Internet including websites amp cell phone communication including text messages are
examples of which type of media
C Digital
49 a message that uses visuals body language etc to communicate inferred meaning rather
than saying what is meant
C Implicit message
50 a message that is very clear directly stated
A Explicit message
51 dictionary definition of a word
D denotation
52 a meaning association or emotion suggested by a word
D connotation
53 The personpeople for whom the message is intended
B audience
54 method of persuasion using things that make you go ldquoawwwrdquo
C warm and fuzzy
55 persuading the readerlistener by presenting images of average people using the product ldquopeople just like merdquo to develop trust
and association
D plain folk
56 persuading through association of the productidea with a person animal or object that
has positive connotations
B mascot
57 Persuasion through the repetition of a catchy phrase associated with a product or idea
A slogan
58 A statement in support of a particular position or product a recommendation
D testimonial
59 persuading the reader by the testimony of someone very knowledgeable on the subject or
a popular person
B appeal to authoritycelebrity
60 Being persuaded because others are thinkingdoing something
A bandwagon
61 Persuasion by associating a productidea with an image that is considered tough or
masculine
C machismo
62 The suggestion that using a product or agreeing with a belief will put the
readerlistenerviewer ldquoahead of the timesrdquo make himher a trendsetter etc ldquoBe
the first on your block tohelliprdquo
D avante garde
63 Persuading through the use of vague flattering statements hyperbole or promises
without factual support
A glittering generalities
64 Persuading through the use of superlatives such as ldquobetterrdquo ldquolargerrdquo ldquofasterrdquo etc
A ER words
65 Persuasion through the use of words that create a strong reaction in the readerlistener
D loaded words
66 Persuading through the use of data studies facts etc
C scientific evidence
67 Persuading by asking leading questions that are all designed to influence your
answer to a question related to the product or idea being advertised
B rhetorical questions
68 Mentioning only the positives but not the negatives associated with a
productidea
D card stacking
69 Enthusiastic or energetic statement presented as a fact even though it is false or an
opinion
B assertion
70 Giving the readerlistener something desirable in exchange for purchasing a
product
B bribery
71 This ad is an example of which persuasive technique
B bribery
72 This ad is an example of which persuasive technique
D scientific evidence
73 This ad is an example of which persuasive technique
A warm and fuzzy
74 This ad is an example of which persuasive technique
D plain folk
75 Not giving credit is _______ and it is not only dishonest but also illegal
B plagiarism
76 When evaluating the reliability of a website you need to determine if it ishellip
D authoritative current reliable relevant
77 A com net or biz domain means the site ishellip
B a commercial site intended to make money
78 A org domain means the site ishellip
C a non-commercial organization such as a charity
79 An edu domain means the site ishellip
A a school or university
80 If the author of a website is not identified look for the ______ link
B about usme
81 Commands to help you search more efficiently online
D Boolean operators
82 + Before a word = __
A Only show sites with this word in them
83 - Before a word = __
C Do not show sites with this word in them