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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As explained by Aristotle in Book III, Chapter 2, which type of words should a speech writer use?
(a) Words whose meanings are not obvious.
(b) Words whose meanings are obvious.
(c) Words that are not easily pronounced.
(d) Words that are easily pronounced.

2. Which cause of human action did Aristotle mention as always being unpleasant?
(a) Appetite.
(b) Habit.
(c) Compulsion.
(d) Anger.

3. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in Book III, Chapter 4, in his discussion of what differentiated a simile from a metaphor?
(a) They tended to be more complex.
(b) They used "like" or "as."
(c) They tended to be more involved.
(d) They used different rules.

4. According to Aristotle, how was the structure of text conveyed in the periodic prose?
(a) By the flow of words and the length of each sentence.
(b) By the flow of words, the length of each sentence, and the tone of the orator's voice.
(c) By the flow of words and the tone of the orator's voice.
(d) By the length of each sentence and the tone of the orator's voice.

5. As both illustrations and fables utilized imagery to make a point, what type of imagery did Aristotle think fables used?
(a) Irrelevant.
(b) Fantastic.
(c) Realistic.
(d) Relevant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle define that which is unpleasant?

2. What did Aristotle think a high value of life in older people led to?

3. Based on Aristotle's explanation of the wealthy, how did wealthy people view the opinions of others about money?

4. What shape was described in the example Aristotle provided for the use of description in an impressive speech?

5. What was included in the special laws referenced by Aristotle?

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