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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapter 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tactic was not included as something that an epideictic rhetorician might use?
(a) Competition.
(b) Comparison.
(c) Exaggeration.
(d) Amplification.

2. To object to an argument, whose authority did Aristotle think could be appealed to?
(a) A respected writer or judge.
(b) A respected writer or lawyer.
(c) A well known writer or judge.
(d) A well known writer or lawyer.

3. According to Aristotle's explanation, how would a speaker approach a subject when using the logical appeal?
(a) Directly.
(b) Indirectly.
(c) Boldly.
(d) Carefully.

4. How did Aristotle think the speaker should present themselves to the audience?
(a) In a way that appeared to be above the audience.
(b) In a way that inspired knowledge.
(c) In a way that appeared to be on the same level as the audience.
(d) In a way that inspired trust.

5. Which kind of distinction was made by Aristotle between war and peace, and national defense?
(a) Distinct.
(b) Complicated.
(c) No difference.
(d) Subtle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?

2. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?

3. Which cause of human action did Aristotle mention as always being unpleasant?

4. As explained in Book III, Chapter 3, in what way did writers misuse the epithet?

5. How did Aristotle define that which is unpleasant?

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