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The three instrumental functions of language which are foundational to the systemic study
of rhetoric are _______.
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The Origins and Early History of Rhetoric, p. 27
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heuristic, protreptic, and eristic
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Athenial, polis, and paideia
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dossoi, monologue and persuasive
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Protagorian, argumentative, and subversive
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Rhetorical orator and poet Empedocles is noted as __________.
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The Rise of Rhetoric, p. 28
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a foundational leader in establishing early judicial and democratic
reforms
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the statesman who created new educational systems to align with
the needs of aristocracy and ordinary citizens
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the originator of rhetoric whose studies focused on an ancient
understanding of words and their power
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a cultural change agent and rhetoric advocate who debated and
determined state policy
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A Sophist is a _________.
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distinguished member of the Greek religious aristocracy
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Greek god that brings wisdom
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tyrant politic leader
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teacher of rhetoric
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According to Josiah Ober, Athenian democracy ________.
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The Rise of Rhetoric, p. 29
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established a political platform for psychagogos to advance their
economic and political rule
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created freedom of speech and political opportunities for ordinary
citizens, including men and women
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was the first political innovation within the recorded history of a
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complex society that allowed all free-born men to be political equals
is the initial systemic reform that led to Western society’s current
political traditions
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The term isegoria means _________.
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an independent city-state
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the guaranteed opportunity to speak freely in public assemblies
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a political speechwriter
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political reform
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Polis is defined as _______.
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the guaranteed right to speak freely in public assemblies
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political reform
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an independent city-state
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enfranchised citizens
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Question 7
According to Jacqueline de Romilly, what impact did the Sophists have on education in
Athens, Greece?
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The Rise of Rhetoric, p. 30
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They integrated an understanding of the political system including
democracy into the general education system
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They lobbied for educational reform resulting in both girls and boys
receiving formal education
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Their influence caused further education to be available to all free
males
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They ensured education was limited to members of the aristocracy
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Question 8
As noted in the text, Susan Jarratt and Rory Ong’s assumptions are significant because
they ________.
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reflect a change in political ideology particularly from a government
focused on the needs of aristocracy to a more democratic society
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provide insight into practical education and political solutions for
modern societies based upon Athenian concepts
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are based upon ground-breaking research regarding why personal
oratory skills are essential for economic advancement
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indicate a profound change in thought that a person’s destiny is not Correct
determined by the Greek gods but by human rationality and
persuasive speech
Question 9
Tobias was accused of a crime and his case will be presented in an ancient Athenian court.
Tobias should mostly expect which of the following to occur in court?
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The Rise of Rhetoric, p. 31
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Tobias will not have an attorney but must represent himself.
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The jury must deliberate for at least 2 days prior to issuing a
verdict.
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Only men with formal education will be allowed to be members of
Tobias’ jury.
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The text states that _____ had more of an impact on fourth century Athenian culture than
did ________.
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the study and practice of rhetoric; the work of philosophers, like
Plato
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the work of philosophers, such as Plato; the study and practice of
rhetoric
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the development of democracy; the evolution of the court system
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the evolution of the court system; the development of democracy
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Hercule studied areté; he most likely learned about _______.
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Greek mythology
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the qualities of a natural leader
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how to argue for and against a proposition
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contradictory arguments
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The term kairos refers to ________.
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the search for truth
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arguing either side of a case
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a well-received belief or idea
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an opportune moment
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The Sophists represented a threat to established Athenian order because ________.
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they spoke publicly against the upper class
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they educated people, which was a means of entering the upper
class
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they challenged the principles upon which it was founded
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they believed that all should have equal opportunity and that the
wealth should be shared
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The three ways that Rhetorical El competence is gained are ________.
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The Sophists, p. 34
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higher education, large payments to the Sophists and opportunity
to speak
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the use of a mentor, formal instruction and great wealth
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natural ability, instruction and practice
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practice, wealth and political connections
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Question 15
Attorney Henry Andrews studied Protagoras’ methods and exercises of rhetoric. Attorney
Andrews would most likely learn how to _______.
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use an opponent’s words against him
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argue either side of a case
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focus solely on the facts of the case
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utilize political connections to improve his chances of winning his
case
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Question 16
According to the text, Sophists were controversial in Athens and other city-states for all of
the following reasons EXCEPT _______.
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they were paid for teaching
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most were traveling foreigners
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their exposure to alternative world views
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they believed that Greek gods were the only source of truth
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Question 17
Gorgias of Leontini’s three-part formation of skeptical philosophy includes all of the
following EXCEPT _______.
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Two Influential Sophists, pp. 37-38
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nothing exists
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if we knew anything existed, it could not be recreated
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if anything did exist, we could not know it
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if we could know that something existed, we would not be able to
communicate it to anyone else
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Sophist Gorgias believed that words worked their magic most powerfully _________.
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through the arousal of emotions such as pity, fear, and longing
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when they were based upon proven fact and knowledge
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if they rhymed
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Orator John F. Kennedy utilized the rhetorical concept antimetabole, which is ________.
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the transposing of word order in parallel clauses
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placing opposed ideas near one another
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switching the order of elements in adjacent clauses
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placing a claim in doubt
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The definition of chiasmus is ________.
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placing a claim in doubt
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the transposing of word order in parallel clauses
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switching the order of elements in adjacent clauses
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placing opposed ideas near one another
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Sophist Protagoras is considered by some as _______.
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a trailblazer in establishing the existence of absolute truth
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the first Greek Sophist
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an advocate of placing a claim in doubt
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a great practitioner of rhetoric
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Isocrates made a rhetorical impact by ________.
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Isocrates: A Master of Rhetoric, p. 42
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holding the attention of large public audiences
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writing rather than speaking
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generating contradictory propositions
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masking his use of antithesis in his dialogue
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Two of Isocrates’ more famous model speeches are __________.
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Isocrates: A Master of Rhetoric, p. 43
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Demosthenes and Antidosis
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Logographos and Against the Sophists
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Panegyricus and Plataeicus
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Apragmones and Politikos
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Aspasia was _______.
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Aspasia, p. 45
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arguably a female rhetorician who might have influenced Socrates
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a province in Athens that allowed women to learn rhetorical
concepts
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the Greek term for an educated, accomplished woman
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The Greek writer Democritus asserted that women ________.
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of aristocracy should be allowed to learn rhetorical principles to
help advance society
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should guard their chastity and remain at home
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in classical Greece made significant strides towards equality with
their male cohorts
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should not be permitted to practice rhetorical argument as men
would view this as detestable
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