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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 13-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Aristotle think the structure of a sentence should always be?
(a) Simple.
(b) Clear.
(c) Implied.
(d) Detailed.

3. How many common mistakes did Aristotle indicate were made in prose?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Too many to list.

4. How many forms did Aristotle think the emotional appeal could take?
(a) A variety of forms.
(b) Two forms.
(c) One form.
(d) Only a few specific forms.

5. What was another word used for "legal" in Aristotle's discussion of legal rhetoric?
(a) Lawful.
(b) Forensic.
(c) Political.
(d) Civil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle think the speaker should present themselves to the audience?

2. What description of the ethical appeal was given by Aristotle?

3. How did Aristotle describe vivid speech?

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

5. Focusing on what they found useful, what did Aristotle say older people cared less about?

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