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The following is a review quiz for the Chapter 4 objectives.

1
An argument's logical force can be effectively enhanced by the use of rhetoric.
A)True
B)False
2
An arguments persuasive force can be effectively enhanced by the use of rhetoric.
A)True
B)False
3
Which of the following descriptions best captures the difference between a euphemism and a dysphemism?
A)A dysphemism is employed to create a negative effect on a reader's attitude and a euphemism is employed to create a positive effect on a reader's attitude.
B)A dysphemism is a form of rhetoric but a euphemism is not.
C)A euphemism is employed to create a negative effect on a reader's attitude and a dysphemism is employed to create a positive effect on a reader's attitude.
D)A euphemism is a form of rhetoric but a dysphemism is not.
4
It is fair to say that euphemisms can sometimes be helpful and constructive.
A)True
B)False
5
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device is a thought or image about a group of people based upon little or no evidence."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism
6
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device allows someone to insinuate something deprecatory about someone or something without actually saying it."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism
7
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device is phrased as a question that rests upon one or more unwarranted or unjustified assumptions."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism
8
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device works by protecting a claim from criticism by watering it down somewhat so to give the speaker a way out in the case that that claim is challenged."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism
9
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device works by attempting to make someone or something less significant or important."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism
10
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device is best described as an extravagant overstatement."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism
11
Choose the type of rhetorical device below that best fits the following description. "This rhetorical device works by suggesting that there is evidence or authority for a claim without actually citing this evidence."
A)Loaded question
B)Downplayer
C)Hyperbole
D)Horse laugh
E)Proof Surrogate
F)Euphemism
G)Weaseler
H)Stereotype
I)Innuendo
J)Dysphemism







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