ENGL 101 Final - Quizzes

Medium and Mode are the same elements in a rhetorical situation.

True

The writing process is ______________.

Fluid and recursive

A student writing a paper on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s rhetoric wants to include a journal article that analyzes the rhetoric of his sermons. This source would be considered __________.

Secondary Evidence

Ethos is an appeal to ____________.

Character

Scholars use citations to _____________. Signal belonging to an academic community All answers are correct Provide readers with the ability to read further into the topic if they want Signal the validity of ideas

All answers are correct

Genres are concrete, static forms of communication

False

Wednesday's Genre readings by Tait (Pandemic shaming) and Edwards (Urban Safety): Because of its genre, which work included more direct quotations and examples from both sides of the issue?

Tait

New genres and sub-genres are continually emerging today, meaning we'll likely encounter something new as a result of changing contexts and technology.

True

Summarizing the paper's main points and thesis in the conclusion is a common strategy; however, it is not the most resonant, powerful method.

True

Though we are passionate on specific subjects, it's always important to consider the timeliness of our responses.

True

Which of the following is an MLA ending citation? (Smith, 2004) (Smith, p.75) (Smith p.75) (Smith 75)

(Smith 75)

Pathos includes _________________.

The text's overall AND individual points of emotion.

All writers do NOT follow the same writing process.

True

Effective research starts from sincere questioning.

True

What is the key difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

Paraphrases are the same length as the original.

In "A Call for Unity," the clergymen issued a public statement. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of that genre?

A clear discussion of both sides, documenting the strengths of each without taking a clear stance.

A recent natural disaster prompted the Governor to declare a state of emergency, enabling state agencies to respond faster to aid its citizens. In this example, the natural disaster is the _______________.

Exigency

Wednesday's Genre readings by Tait (Pandemic shaming) and Edwards (Urban Safety): Both of their works clearly identified a(n) _____________ within the first two paragraphs.

Exigency

Which of the following is an example of ethos that is external to the message? All of the answers are correct. A single mother working full-time and taking college courses in the evening writes an article about the challenges of parenting while pursuing a bachelor's degree. A pediatrician writes a blog post informing parents that extensive screen-time (television, tablets, phones) increases the likelihood of health problems later in life. The former police chief for a small, rural town writes an op-ed piece arguing for better pay and health-care for first-responders in that locale.

All of the answers are correct

A ___________ is a condensed version of your overall argument, the basic message that you want to convince your audience of.

Claim

Which of the following are the basic elements of a good argument?

Claim, (good) reasons, and evidence

Throughout the letter, MLK, Jr. strategically utilizes first person plural pronouns (we, us, our) to convey unity when discussing dreams of peace and freedom but 2nd person pronouns (you, your) to communicate separation in what he has experienced compared to his audience. Which of the rhetorical appeals does this connect with most?

Pathos

A recent natural disaster prompted the Governor to declare a state of emergency, enabling state agencies to respond faster to aid its citizens. In this example, the Governor's response is the _______________.

Rhetorical Action

By contrasting his position in jail with the audience's freedom as well as the message's topic (freedom), MLK, Jr. creates ________________

Rhetorical Distance

Which type of evidence includes interpretations of primary sources?

Secondary

Ethos in rhetorical acts comes from two places: from sources external to the message and from the message itself.

True

It is still plagiarism if you use your own language but copy the original source's sentence structure.

True

What are the three rhetorical appeals?

ethos, pathos, logos

You should quote a source when ___________. There's a difficult concept, and you're planning to analyze it immediately following. You want to introduce a unique or important word or phrase. All of the answers are appropriate responses Someone phrases an idea in a really interesting or unique way.

All of the answers are appropriate responses

Which of the following are true? Genres arise from particular needs or patterns of activity. All of the answers are correct. Genres can enact certain cultural values and beliefs. Genres can also shape how their users see the world.

All of the answers are correct

When mentioning a source for the first time, you should ______________.

Establish the qualifications of the author (what makes them credible)

Communicators should reach the drafting stage BEFORE considering who their audience will be.

False

The best tactic in writing a research essay is to use as many quotes as possible to establish logos in your paper.

False

______________ refers to the timeliness of rhetorical action or the communicator's ability to act quickly and decisively in the moment.

Kairos

What does the acronym PIE stand for?

Point, Illustration, Explanation

Which type of evidence refers to evidence gathered directly about the topic through observation and include interviews, experiments, and surveys?

Primary

Logos is an appeal to logic; however, it only needs to be internally consistent with how the audience thinks or views the subject rather than always being factual.

True

A key component of any response paper that's not common for the standard academic essay is _________________.

A summary of the original work the writer is responding to

How does MLK, Jr. establish ethos in his letter? His firsthand experience as a victim of segregation His identity as a pastor and an American All of the answers are correct. His ability to argue and respond to the clergyman's statement.

All of the answers are correct.

Which of the following is a potential purpose for a response argument? Show the original argument is flawed in logic. Expand the original work to a new area not considered yet. All of the answers are correct. Clarify the work's importance needs more attention and why.

All of the answers are correct.

Why is the letter genre so fitting for his response to the clergyman? Letters are the common genre for communication to and from a prison cell. Letters carry a personal touch which aligns with his message of unity, a brotherhood of clergy. Letters can vary in length and allow him space to elaborate his points. All of the answers are correct

All of the answers are correct.

What does Deborah Tannen call the unpleasant public discourse where every issue has only two sides and participants shout each other down with logical fallacies and troublesome tactics?

Argument Culture

Which of the following refers to the basic sensory means by which communication happens (i.e. verbal, auditory, visual, haptic)? Circulation Genre Mode Medium

Mode