Week 5 Critical Thinking Crt Essay Example
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Concepts Short-Phrased Rhetorical Devices Mastery 100% Questions
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Concept: Short-Phrased Rhetorical Devices
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1.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. A dysphemism is a form of rhetoric, but a euphemism is not. 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. A euphemism is a form of rhetoric, but a dysphemism is not.
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Correct! When we attempt to convey a positive or negative spin on something, we generally use positive or negative words to talk about them.
5.Which rhetorical device works by protecting a claim from criticism by watering it down so as to give the speaker a way out in the case that the claim is challenged? A. B. C. D. Weaseler Stereotype Innuendo Dysphemism
Correct! When the aim of softening a claim is to protect oneself from being challenged, rather than having the courage of one’s convictions, the watered-down expression, used for this purpose, is "weaseling." All watered-down expressions are not “weaseling.” For example, "It is not always the case that..."; "Sometimes..."; and "It seems to me..." may also be the expressions of humble and conscientious speakers and writers.
6.Which rhetorical device works by attempting to make someone or something less significant or important? A. B. C. D. Downplayer Hyperbole Euphemism Weaseler
Correct! While it might be just as true to say that "Jane
Concepts Short-Phrased Rhetorical Devices Mastery 100% Questions
Score:
14/14
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13
Unwarranted Rhetorical Devices
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Hyperboles
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Proof Surrogates
100%
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12
Concept: Short-Phrased Rhetorical Devices
Concepts Short-Phrased Rhetorical Devices Mastery 100% Questions
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1.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. A dysphemism is a form of rhetoric, but a euphemism is not. 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. A euphemism is a form of rhetoric, but a dysphemism is not.
B. C.
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Correct! When we attempt to convey a positive or negative spin on something, we generally use positive or negative words to talk about them.
5.Which rhetorical device works by protecting a claim from criticism by watering it down so as to give the speaker a way out in the case that the claim is challenged? A. B. C. D. Weaseler Stereotype Innuendo Dysphemism
Correct! When the aim of softening a claim is to protect oneself from being challenged, rather than having the courage of one’s convictions, the watered-down expression, used for this purpose, is "weaseling." All watered-down expressions are not “weaseling.” For example, "It is not always the case that..."; "Sometimes..."; and "It seems to me..." may also be the expressions of humble and conscientious speakers and writers.
6.Which rhetorical device works by attempting to make someone or something less significant or important? A. B. C. D. Downplayer Hyperbole Euphemism Weaseler
Correct! While it might be just as true to say that "Jane