CLT CLT Rhetoric and Argumentation 2

Question 1

Which figure of speech attributes human characteristics to non-human things?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification gives human qualities, emotions, or behaviors to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract concepts.

Question 2

In classical rhetoric, 'kairos' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The opportune moment for making an argument

Answer

Kairos refers to the right or opportune moment, emphasizing that timing and context are critical to persuasive effectiveness.

Question 3

A syllogism is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A deductive argument with two premises and a conclusion

Answer

A syllogism is a form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, minor premise, and a necessary conclusion.

Question 4

The rhetorical device that uses a part to represent the whole—such as 'hired hands' for workers—is called:

Accepted Answer

Synecdoche

Answer

Synecdoche uses a part of something to represent the whole, or occasionally the whole to represent a part.

Question 5

Which canon of classical rhetoric focuses on committing a speech to memory for delivery?

Accepted Answer

Memoria

Answer

Memoria is the classical rhetorical canon dedicated to memorizing a speech so it can be delivered naturally and fluently.

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