Stylistic Choices
How does diction choice affect the tonality of an essay?
To select language that resonates with the targeted audience creating an emotive connection
Imploys slang terminology inappropriately causing dissonance among educated readers
Utilizes excessively colloquial speech to undermine the argument's seriousness
Uses obscure vocabulary to demonstrate intellectual heritage forcing formality in tone
Which rhetorical strategy involves appealing to the audience's sense of reason?
Kairos
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Which of the following word choices is most likely to appeal to the reader's sense of logic and reason?
Technical jargon
Abstract concepts
Concrete and tangible terms
Emotional language
What type of diction would best describe use of everyday language in speech or writing?
Abstract
Colloquial
Formal
Jargon
In using vivid imagery, what effect does the author achieve with respect to his audience?
Distracts from the central argument by providing unnecessary details.
Engages readers' senses, promoting a deeper emotional connection with the topic.
Offers statistical data that strengthens the logical appeal of his message.
Clarifies technical aspects of his argument for a lay audience’s understanding.
In what way does a writer’s strategic use of polysyndeton most likely shape an audience’s reaction?
It creates a sense of overwhelming abundance or complexity.
It accentuates individual items within a series for isolation effect.
It simplifies sentences for easier comprehension and retention.
It promotes quicker reading pace due to reduced punctuation marks.
What effect might understated language have when used in a passionate argument?
Stated language uniformly increases reader engagement due to subtlety.
Understated language could undermine its persuasiveness by appearing dispassionate.
Stated language distracts from key points through overly simplistic wording.
Understated language enhances credibility as it avoids exaggeration.

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How does an author's emotional appeal in a memoir discussing the loss of a loved one?
Stating facts, dates, and events without deeper exploration
Providing a detached third-person account that minimizes personal involvement
Using technical and medical jargon to explain the circumstances of death
Utilizing poignant anecdotes that elicit sympathy and relatability
Which of the following techniques is most effective in establishing a writer's credibility?
Employing rhetorical questions
Incorporating statistics and data
Employing emotional appeals
Using personal anecdotes
Which rhetorical strategy enhances persuasiveness by addressing potential objections within your argument?
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Counterargument