Question 1

Chapter 2 states that the good critic should be skeptical in approaching the description andanalysis of an artifact without being&#10;A) discerning.&#10;B) cynical.&#10;C) neutral.&#10;D) imaginative.&#10;E) flexible.

Accepted Answer

Being skeptical without being cynical means that the critic should question and analyze without assuming the worst or being overly negative.

Question 2

Rhetorical criticism relies on the case-study method, which means it&#10;A) analyzes individual samples.&#10;B) is scientifically accurate.&#10;C) is based on random sampling from a pool of subjects.&#10;D) can validly project its findings from one case onto another case.

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical criticism focuses on analyzing individual samples or texts to understand their meaning, effectiveness, or impact, rather than employing random sampling or projecting findings from one case onto another.

Question 3

The steps of the case-study method generally are isolate, describe, classify, ____________,and evaluate.&#10;A) manipulate&#10;B) review&#10;C) interpret&#10;D) hypothesize

Accepted Answer

The correct step that fits in the sequence is "interpret." After isolating, describing, and classifying the case, the next step is to interpret the findings before evaluating them.

Question 4

Another word (synonym) for implicit would be&#10;A) obvious.&#10;B) misunderstood.&#10;C) confused.&#10;D) unstated.&#10;E) expressed.

Accepted Answer

Implicit means something that is implied or understood though not directly expressed, making "unstated" the synonym.

Question 5

A synonym for explicit would be&#10;A) obscure.&#10;B) misunderstood.&#10;C) confused.&#10;D) assumed.&#10;E) expressed.

Accepted Answer

"Expressed" is a synonym for "explicit," as both terms refer to something clearly stated or demonstrated, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation.

Question 6

Creating a piece of rhetoric criticism for an audience might be most usefully compared with&#10;A) teaching.&#10;B) truck driving.&#10;C) lawnmowing.&#10;D) computer programming.

Accepted Answer

Creating a piece of rhetoric criticism involves analyzing and interpreting texts or speeches to understand their persuasive elements, which is similar to teaching, where the goal is to convey knowledge and understanding to others. Both require a deep understanding of the subject matter and the ability to communicate that understanding effectively to an audience.

Question 7

In rhetorical criticism, Chapter 2 emphasizes that _______________ should come before_______________&#10;A) hypothesizing, prophesizing.&#10;B) intuition, inspiration.&#10;C) relevation, reaction.&#10;D) description, evaluation.&#10;E) classification, manipulation.

Accepted Answer

Chapter 2 of rhetorical criticism emphasizes that description should come before evaluation to ensure a thorough understanding of the rhetorical artifact before making judgments or assessments.

Question 8

To be worth analyzing, a message should promise to tell a story&#10;A) within a story.&#10;B) with a moral.&#10;C) larger than itself.&#10;D) with a villain and hero.&#10;E) with an ambiguous ending.

Accepted Answer

A message worth analyzing often implies a deeper meaning or broader significance beyond its immediate content, suggesting it tells a story "larger than itself." This can involve themes, lessons, or insights that extend beyond the specific events or characters in the message, offering broader relevance or applicability.

Question 9

The good critic has _________________for choosing to analyze a particular artifact.&#10;A) an intuitive feeling&#10;B) a clear rationale&#10;C) one sure method&#10;D) no fixed reason

Accepted Answer

A good critic should have a clear rationale for choosing to analyze a particular artifact, ensuring their analysis is grounded in reason and purpose.

Question 10

Every message is inherently worthy of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Not every message contains significant content or context for analysis; some may be trivial, redundant, or lack substantive information.

Question 11

Another word (synonym) for evaluation is ________________.&#10;A) decision&#10;B) judgment&#10;C) analysis&#10;D) classification

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another word (synonym) for evaluation is ________________.&#10;A)...

Question 12

If applying the Utilitarian standard, a critic might ask:&#10;A) Was the message exceptional in some way?&#10;B) Did the message encourage public virtue?&#10;C) Did proper conclusions flow from the evidence presented?&#10;D) Did the message do what was intended?&#10;E) Did the message help lead to important social changes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If applying the Utilitarian standard, a critic...

Question 13

When applying the scientific standard, a critic might ask:&#10;A) Was the message exceptional in some way?&#10;B) Did the message encourage public virtue?&#10;C) Did proper conclusions flow from the evidence presented?&#10;D) Did the message do what was intended?&#10;E) Did the message help lead to important social changes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When applying the scientific standard, a critic...

Question 14

As hard as they try, rhetorical critics can never be entirely&#10;A) reflective.&#10;B) insightful.&#10;C) deep thinking.&#10;D) useful.&#10;E) objective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As hard as they try, rhetorical critics...

Deck 2: The Critical Perspective