On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Using an example of the similarities or differences between parents and their children, how did Aristotle describe Socrates' children? (from Book II, Chapters 12-22)

Foolish.

Irrational.

Intelligent.

Rational.

2.

What was thought to be incorrect about the example of the misuse of the epithet that Aristotle provided? (from Book III, Chapters 1-9)

An ordinary adjective was applied to an extraordinary noun.

An extraordinary adjective was applied to an ordinary noun.

An ordinary verb was applied to an extraordinary noun.

An extraordinary verb was applied to an ordinary noun.

3.

How often did Aristotle think complex words should be used in a speech? (from Book III, Chapters 1-9)

Frequently.

Never.

Occasionally.

Rarely.

4.

What types of examples did Aristotle discuss in Book II, Chapter 20? (from Book II, Chapters 12-22)

Hypothetical facts and invented facts.

Actual facts and invented facts.

Actual facts, hypothetical facts, and invented facts.

Actual facts and hypothetical facts.

5.

As pointed out by Aristotle, what advantage did a speech that included a surprise have for a listener? (from Book III, Chapter 10-12)

The listener would be more likely to agree with it.

The listener would be more likely to understand it.

The listener would be more likely to remember it.

The listener would be more likely to repeat it.

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