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On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse Quiz

Aristotle
This Study Guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of On Rhetoric.

On Rhetoric: A Theory of Civic Discourse Quiz

Aristotle
This Study Guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of On Rhetoric.

Take our free On Rhetoric quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

2.

As mentioned in Book III, Chapter 14, when should a legal defense orator attempt to convince the jury to consider their client positively? (from Book III, Chapters 13-19)

3.

Since Aristotle explained the difficulty of using enthymemes in political oratory, what did political rhetoricians mainly use instead? (from Book III, Chapters 13-19)

4.

Who did Aristotle think calmness was felt towards? (from Book II, Chapters 1-11)

5.

Continuing the theme of Aristotle's logic, what could be used to deduce the impossible? (from Book II, Chapters 12-22)

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