Deck 18: Rhetorical Criticism

Question 1

The trivium is composed of three disciplines. The disciplines are …

A) Rhetoric, grammar and logic
B) Rhetoric, literature and logic
C) Grammar, logic and public speaking
D) Public speaking, rhetoric and grammar

Answer 1

Rhetoric, grammar and logic

Question 2

Mario is interested studying rhetoric. He is pleased when he find out rhetoric has been around for _______.

A) Years
B) Decades
C) Eons
D) Centuries

Answer 2

Centuries

Question 3

Which of the following organizations is interested in the study of rhetoric and rhetorical criticism?

A) Rhetoric Society of Europe
B) National Society for the History of Rhetoric
C) Rhetoric Society of America
D) The United Federation of Rhetoric

Answer 3

Rhetoric Society of America

Question 4

Mathias is finds the writings of one author in particular very interesting. He is happy to discover an entire organization committed to studying the writings of __________________.

A) Kenneth Blake
B) Thomas Blake
C) Thomas Burke
D) Kenneth Burke

Question 5

One thing Anjelica learns while studying is that, at its core, rhetoric …

A) is an argument about how humans use symbols to communicate
B) provides a means for understanding the world around us
C) offers better ways to engage with people
D) all of the above

Question 6

Manon and Kirsti are both studying rhetoric but from different disciplines. Those two disciplines might be?

A) Communication Studies and Art
B) Communication Studies and English
C) Communication Studies and World Languages
D) Communication Studies and Ethnic Studies

Question 7

Diego is dismayed to find negative perceptions people have of rhetoric including:

A) All rhetoric and no action
B) All rhetoric and action
C) All rhetoric and deception
D) A & C

Question 8

Early rhetorical criticism in the 1900s focused primarily on:

A) Political criticism
B) "Great Man" criticism
C) Historical criticism
D) "Great Moments" criticism

Question 9

Dimitri is selecting a series of sermons for critique. The sermons are part of his _____________.

A) Artifact
B) Popular critic
C) Rhetorical critic
D) Political critic

Question 10

Maja is constructing a criticism with a primary focus of influencing public perception. Maja is a …

A) Cultural critic
B) Popular critic
C) Rhetorical critic
D) Political critic

Question 11

Aaliyah is constructing a criticism using theories and principles to establish the critical framework. Aaliyah is a …

A) Cultural critic
B) Popular critic
C) Rhetorical critic
D) Political critic

Question 12

Identify the one item which is not an artifact for possible criticism.

A) An
B) A political speech
C) A cookbook
D) All are possible artifacts

Question 13

Identify the one item which is not an artifact for possible criticism.

A) A series of interviews
B) A compelling story
C) A political campaign
D) All are possible artifacts

Question 14

Identify the one item which is not an artifact for possible criticism

A) A highway billboard
B) A song lyric
C) A television show
D) All are possible artifacts

Question 15

Selecting an artifact for criticism requires

A) votes from established rhetorical critics
B) a quantitative analysis
C) a solid argument for selection
D) personal preference

Question 16

Beatriz has decided to use a classical approach for critiquing a speech. Her best option is ..

A) Neo-Aristotelian Criticism
B) Metaphor Criticism
C) Fantasy Theme Analysis
D) Burkeian Criticism

Question 17

Mohamed has decided to use ___________ to highlight specific qualities which characterize the nature of the artifact.

A) Neo-Aristotelian Criticism
B) Metaphor Criticism
C) Fantasy Theme Criticism
D) Burkeian Criticism

Question 18

Maricel has decided to use ___________ to identify a rhetorical vision.

A) Neo-Aristotelian Criticism
B) Metaphor Criticism
C) Fantasy Theme Analysis
D) Burkeian Criticism

Question 19

Kaito is analyzing a speaker's credibility and character as part a Neo-Aristotelian criticism. He will need to include the concept of ________ in his critique.

A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) Proofs

Question 20

Kenta is evaluating a speaker's attempts to emotionally connect with an audience as part a Neo-Aristotelian criticism. He will need to include the concept of ________ in his critique.

A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) Proofs

Question 21

How do artistic proofs and inartistic proofs play a role in rhetorical criticism?

Question 22

Describe how logos, ethos, and pathos are part of Neo-Aristotelian Criticism

Question 23

What are the essential components of a Fantasy Theme Analysis?

Question 24

How does one go about selecting an artifact for criticism?

Question 25

What is the difference between a popular critic and a rhetorical critic?

Question 26

What are the five canons of rhetoric and how do they relate to rhetorical criticism?

Question 27

What are the components for organizing a rhetorical criticism?