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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following could be an example of the emotional appeal?

2. Which of the following was a reason that Aristotle included as a cause of pity?

3. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?

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

5. As explained by Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 10, what was the concern of the legal rhetorician?

Short Essay Questions

1. What definition did Aristotle give for 'rhetoric' at the beginning of the book?

2. What was considered pleasant and unpleasant for the forensic speaker?

3. How was justice described by Aristotle and why was virtue a significant part of rhetoric?

4. What was Aristotle's description of the ethical appeal in rhetoric?

5. What was the logical appeal that Aristotle referred to and when would it be used?

6. What was Aristotle's explanation of fear and confidence?

7. What were the two types of laws explained in Book I, Chapter 10?

8. Which points of view could the law be observed by a legal rhetorician?

9. What did oaths add to legal rhetoric?

10. Based on Aristotle's analysis of crimes, what would cause a person to commit a crime and how would they select their victim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aristotle's life and background had a key part in the success of his writings on rhetoric.

1) Describe the time period in which Aristotle lived, his background, and his intentions when writing the book.

2) Explain Aristotle's writing style and three examples of the techniques he used.

3) Analyze the effect that Aristotle's background and writing style had on his work in On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the three main areas of rhetoric, their applications, styles, and the specific types of points that each were effective in delivering. Also, provide a current example of each area to depict how they are being used in modern times.

Essay Topic 3

A discussion of the epilogue ended On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse by Aristotle.

1) Describe the responsibilities of an epilogue in a speech.

2) Explain the techniques that can be used in an epilogue and what the rhetorician should do after the epilogue is completed.

3) Analyze the effect of Aristotle's work on current and future rhetoric, speeches, dialogue, and literature.

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