Ancient Rhetorical Theory
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Com 310 exam 1
- 1.Traditional rhetorical theory included which of the following as standard subjects of theoretical inquiry?
- A.
An account of the types of occasions
- B.
An account of functional activities of speakers
- C.
An account of types of speaking
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 2.Within traditional rhetorical theory deliberative speaking was associated with which of the following?
- A.
Hortatory speeches
- B.
Dispensatory speeches
- C.
Epideictic speeches
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 3.Within traditional rhetorical theory forensic speaking was associated with which of the following?
- A.
Dissuasive speeches
- B.
Defensive speeches
- C.
Accusatory speeches
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 4.Within traditional rhetorical theory epideictic or demonstrative speaking was associated with which of the following?
- A.
Speeches of blame
- B.
Speeches of diplomacy
- C.
Speeches of military report
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 5.Traditional theories of rhetorical invention included which of the following as standard activities of invention?
- A.
Intellection
- B.
Discovery
- C.
Judgement
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 6.Traditional theories of rhetorical style or expression included which of the following as standard qualities of style?
- A.
Correctness
- B.
Clarity
- C.
Forcefullness
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 7.Traditional theories of rhetorical memory relied on which of the following as standard elements?
- A.
Topics
- B.
Colors
- C.
Commonplaces
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 8.Within sophistic discourse theory, antilogic might involve which of the following?
- A.
Securing agreement by an adversary to come proposition
- B.
Using interference to demonstrate that an agreed upon preposition is false
- C.
Deception
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 9.According to Protagoras, which of the following were crucial in language designed to persuade?
- A.
Semantic content
- B.
Euepeia
- C.
Accurate word choice
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 10.According to Gorgias, which of the following were crucial in language designed to persuade?
- A.
Acoustic effect
- B.
Orthoepeia
- C.
Figures of speech
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 11.Which of the following represent philosophical positions taken by Protagoras?
- A.
All perceptions are true
- B.
Some true perceptions are better than others
- C.
Every matter or question has arguments on both sides that may be offered
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 12.Which of the following represent philosophical positions taken by Gorgias?
- A.
Virtue cannot be taught
- B.
Nothing exists
- C.
Communication is impossible
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 13.Which of the following represent propositions in Isocrates' critique of the sophistic claim to teach virtue?
- A.
In order to teach virtue the sophists were required to provide knowledge of what to do and say in any situation
- B.
Knowing what to do and say in any situation requires that one know the outcomes of actions and speeches
- C.
Knowing the outcomes of actions and speeches requires knowledge of the future
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 14.According to Isocrates, his educational program inculcated virtue through which of the following?
- A.
Rigorous school discipline
- B.
Moral imitation
- C.
The desire to persuade
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 15.Within his Against the Sophists §§16-17 Isocrates seems to recognize which of the following functional activities of speakers?
- A.
Arrangement
- B.
Delivery
- C.
Memory
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 16.Isocrates' theory of rhetorical invention involved which of the following?
- A.
Intellection or forethought about discourse strategy
- B.
Discovery or observation of possible ideas to use in a discourse
- C.
Judgement of which ideas were suited to discourse objectives and the situation
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 17.Which of the following are characteristic to the account of rhetoric given by Gorgias in Plato's Gorgias?
- A.
Rhetoric is an art of persuasion
- B.
Rhetoric is concerned with speaking in public and private
- C.
Rhetoric persuades to belief, not knowledge
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 18.On which of the following grounds does Socrates deny that rhetoric is an art in Plato's Gorgias?
- A.
Rhetoric does not know its object
- B.
Rhetoric does not possess a method of which it can give a rational explanation
- C.
Rhetoric is not practiced for the benefit of the practitioner of the art
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 19.In the Phaedrus, Plato outlines how one might know the soul. Which of the following determinations does Plato say are relevant to such knowledge?
- A.
Determine whether the soul is single or multiform
- B.
Determine the actions and passions of which each type of soul is capable
- C.
Determine what sorts of speeches persuade which types of souls and why
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 20.In the Phaedrus, Plato represents rhetoric as which of the following?
- A.
Necessarily devoted to the betterment of souls
- B.
An art which involves a kind of soul-leading
- C.
Concerned with public and private discourse
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 21.According to Plato in the Phaedrus, the method of rhetoric involves which of the following?
- A.
Dialectic
- B.
Dialogue
- C.
Adaptation
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 22.According to Plato in the Phaedrus, collection and division are related to which of the functional activities of rhetoric?
- A.
Invention
- B.
Arrangement
- C.
Style
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 23.Within Aristotle's Rhetoric, very informative remarks regarding the structure of the whole work arise at which of the following points?
- A.
Beginning of book 1
- B.
End of book 2
- C.
Beginning of book 3
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 24.Consistent with Aristotle's explanation, rhetoric may be described as which of the following?
- A.
A power of observing what is persuasive about any subject
- B.
Concerned with matters about which we deliberate, but for which we have no arts
- C.
Correlative with dialetic
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 25.According to Aristotle's Rhetoric, which of the following are sources of artistic proof?
- A.
The disposition of the speaker
- B.
The speech itself, insofar as it demonstrates or seems to demonstrate
- C.
The character of the audience
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 26.According to Aristotle's Rhetoric, which of the following are sources of inartistic proof?
- A.
Testimony given under torture
- B.
The speaker's opinion
- C.
Oafs
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 27.As Aristotle sees things in the Rhetoric, the elements of the speaker's character are demonstrated in which of the following ways?
- A.
Good sense is demonstrated through recourse to topics associated with logic
- B.
Good morals are demonstrated through recourse to topics associated with virtues
- C.
Good will is demonstrated through recourse to topics associated with prudence
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 28.According to Aristotle, a rhetorical speaker proves through the speech itself using which of the following?
- A.
Example
- B.
Character
- C.
Enthymeme
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 29.As Aristotle explains in the Rhetoric, the materials of enthymemes are which of the following?
- A.
Probabilities
- B.
Non-necessary signs
- C.
Necessary signs
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 30.Aristotle accounts for the forms of enthymemes by reference to which of the following?
- A.
Topics that relate to deliberative subjects
- B.
Topics that relate to epideictic subjects
- C.
Topics that relate to any subject
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 31.In the Rhetoric, Aristotle says that the materials of examples are which of the following?
- A.
Historical instances
- B.
Fables
- C.
Controversies
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 32.Consistent with Aristotle's account of rhetorical genera, which of the following are correct associations of rhetorical genera and times?
- A.
Forensic speaking and past
- B.
Deliberative speaking and present
- C.
Epideictic speaking and future
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 33.According to Aristotle, which of the following are necessary parts of a speech?
- A.
Introduction
- B.
Proof
- C.
Conclusion
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 34.In Aristotle's view as expressed in his Rhetoric, which of the following are types of rhetorical style?
- A.
Agonistic or debate style
- B.
Graphic or written style
- C.
Dithyrambic or oral style
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 35.According to Aristotle's Rhetoric, which of the following are true of delivery?
- A.
Delivery represents speaker emotions
- B.
Delivery represents speaker character
- C.
Delivery is simply a matter of voice
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 36.In the Rhetorical Art of Hermagoras, which of the following represent activities engaged in by speakers in the construction and presentation of speeches?
- A.
Intuition
- B.
Management
- C.
Stasis
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 37.According to Hermagoras, which of the following fall within the scope of rhetoric?
- A.
Political questions
- B.
Theses
- C.
Hypotheses
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 38.Which of the following were legal questions according to Hermagoras?
- A.
Conjecture
- B.
Definition
- C.
Objection
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 39.Which of the following are parts of a speech according to Hermagoras?
- A.
Intelleciton
- B.
Inference
- C.
Digression
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 40.Which statements among the following are true of both Cicero's De inventione and the anonymous Rhetorica ad Herennium?
- A.
The functional activities of rhetoric are invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery
- B.
The parts of a speech are introduction, narration, partition, confirmation, refutation, conclusion
- C.
The parts of a deductive argument are major premise, proof of major premise, minor premise, proof of minor premise, and conclusion
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 41.According to Rhetorica ad Herennium, which of the following are highest-level classifications of sources of dispute?
- A.
Conjectural
- B.
Definitional
- C.
Juridicial
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 42.Which of the following are recognized as qualities of style in the anonymous Rhetorica ad Herennium?
- A.
Taste
- B.
Appropriateness
- C.
Distinction
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 43.In the anonymous Rhetorica ad Herennium, the aspect of vocal flexibility is developed with respect to which of the following tones?
- A.
Tone of conversation
- B.
Tone of debate
- C.
Tone of amplification
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 44.In the anonymous Rhetorica ad Herennium, the delivery theory of visage and physical gesture are developed with respect to which of the following:
- A.
Vocal tones
- B.
Stylistic qualities
- C.
Stylistic levels
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 45.In De oratore, Cicero develops a theory of rhetoric that is similar to rhetorical theories at the turn of the first century BCE in which of the following respects:
- A.
It treats invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery as functional activities of speakers
- B.
It establishes forensic, deliberative, and demonstrative as the three rhetorical genera of speaking
- C.
It treats as unproblematic the idea that rhetoric is an art
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 46.In De oratore, Cicero develops a theory of rhetoric that is different from rhetorical theories at the turn of the first century BCE in which of the following respects:
- A.
It requires that orators know all important matters and arts
- B.
It treats ethical and emotional appeals as matters related to proof
- C.
It allocates the discussion of theses to the orator
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 47.In De oratore, Cicero offers a complex set of dialogues about the nature of rhetoric; which of the following observations accurately describe features of this set of dialogues?
- A.
In book 1, Cicero has Antonius argue that orators must have wide knowledge
- B.
In book 2, Cicero has Antonius discuss rhetorical invention and arrangement
- C.
In book 3, Cicero has Crassus discuss rhetorical style, memory, and delivery
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 48.The standard Hellenistic program of rhetorical education involved which of the following as teachers with the specific tasks named?
- A.
Paedagogus--normally teaches reading, writing, arithmetic, recitation
- B.
Grammaticus--normally teaches technical grammar, interpretation of literature, and five exercises in the progymnasmata
- C.
Rhetor--normally teaches seven exercises in the progymnasmata, rhetorical theory, and declamation
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 49.In what ways does Quintilian's program for education of the orator depart from standard Hellenistic program of rhetorical education?
- A.
Quintilian recommends that education begin even in the cradle by parents and selected care-givers
- B.
Quintilian recommends home schooling until the child goes to the grammaticus
- C.
Quintilian recommends that the rhetor teach relatively more of the exercises of the progymnasmata
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 50.The classical progymnasmata were a series of twelve writing exercises of increasing difficulty designed to teach composition. Which of the following represent lists of these exercises in their normal order?
- A.
Narrative, Fable, Chreia, Maxim
- B.
Refutation and confirmation, Commonplace, Praise, and blame, Comparison
- C.
Character Portayal, Description, Legal tenet, Thesis
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 51.Which of the following accurately apply to student rhetorical exercises called suasoriae?
- A.
Fictional
- B.
Forensic
- C.
Declamatory
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 52.According to Hermogenes' On Types of Style, which of the following are main elements out of which style types are created?
- A.
Though (ennoia)
- B.
Style (lexis)
- C.
Euphony (euphonia)
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 53.According to Hermogenes' On Types of Style, which of the following characterize general style types?
- A.
Clarity
- B.
Harmony
- C.
Rapidity
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 54.According to Hermogenes' On Types of Style, which of the following accurately apply to the stylistic sub-type he calls asperity?
- A.
It expresses criticism of a person less important than the speaker
- B.
It uses metaphor
- C.
It aims at grandeur
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
- 55.According to Hermogenes' On Types of Style, which of the following accurately apply to the stylistic sub-type he calls solemnity?
- A.
It expresses thought on important subjects
- B.
It uses broad sounds in diction
- C.
It aims at character
- D.
All of the above
- E.
A and B only
- F.
A and C only
- G.
B and C only
- H.
None of the above
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