Analyzing the Use of Rhetoric, Part 2 Answers

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How do the authors use reasoning in these excerpts? Check all that apply.

Plato uses inductive reasoning by starting with specific examples.

More uses abductive reasoning by starting with a trend.

Plato uses deductive reasoning by starting with general examples.

More uses deductive reasoning by starting with general examples.

Which rhetorical device do both Plato and More use in these excerpts?

Both authors use antithesis, focusing on the extremes of the societies.

Both authors use asyndeton, leaving out conjunctions to increase intensity and pacing.

Both authors use metonymy, using related words to represent larger meanings.

Both authors use a rhetorical question, which they answer with details.

Which rhetorical appeal do both Plato and More use in these excerpts?

Both authors use logos, focusing on facts to influence the emotions of the audience.

Both authors use kairos, leaning on the issue of time to persuade their audiences.

Both authors use ethos, mentioning their own authority to build trust and persuade their audiences.

Both authors use pathos, bringing up emotional topics like war and slavery to persuade their audiences.

Which statement best compares how Plato and More discuss the idea of people specializing in professions?

Plato relies on one example of a profession, while More uses many examples.

Both authors emphasize that becoming good at a profession is a learning process.

Both authors emphasize that being good at a profession is the result of natural talent.

More argues for free choice, while Plato argues that the government should choose careers for people.

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