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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. What did Aristotle indicate was the result of using complex, foreign words?
2. What effect did Aristotle think an antithesis saying had on the point it was making?
3. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in the forms of surprises he mentioned?
4. Focusing on what they found useful, what did Aristotle say older people cared less about?
5. What shape was described in the example Aristotle provided for the use of description in an impressive speech?
Short Essay Questions
1. What would the a fortiori argument refer to in rhetoric?
2. As explained by Aristotle, what four common mistakes were made while writing prose?
3. As the second type of example, what were the two forms of the invented facts?
4. How did Aristotle define a maxim?
5. What was the periodic form of prose, and why did Aristotle prefer it?
6. What were the four ways that Aristotle listed about how objections could be raised?
7. What was the benefit of using actual facts, the first type of example?
8. How might the antithesis sayings emphasize a particular point?
9. How did Aristotle explain the different kinds of arguments used by the three types of rhetoric in Book II, Chapter 18?
10. What was Aristotle's opinion of the paean rhythm in prose?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Besides sound argumentation, Aristotle thought that prose was very effective in rhetoric and speeches.
1) Describe the connection between prose and poetry and how prose was mainly used in rhetoric.
2) Explain the reasons why prose could be used in rhetoric, which audiences Aristotle thought would respond to it, and why.
3) Analyze the four common mistakes made in prose, examples of each mistake, and ways to avoid them.
Essay Topic 2
In the book, Aristotle discussed the three characterizations of sayings in prose.
1) Explain how antithesis sayings are used in rhetoric and provide three examples of them.
2) Describe how metaphors are used in rhetoric and provide three examples of them.
3) Explain how vivid descriptions are used in rhetoric and provide three examples of them.
4) Analyze when antithesis sayings, metaphors, and vivid descriptions would be the most effective in rhetoric or oratory.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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