Recognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech — Unit test

Question 1

According to the dictionary, -ment can refer to an action, a place, or a state resulting from an action. This definition is useful to know because -ment functions as a

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suffix.

Question 2

Which sentences use lean correctly? Select two options.

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After the earthquake in Crete, the water tower leans more than 15 degrees to the right.; The voters are leaning toward the mayoral candidate with more government experience.

Question 3

If the word rudiment is defined as a fundamental principle or skill, and the suffix -ary is defined as "of or relating to,” what does the term rudimentary education mean?

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a basic education

Question 4

How does adding the affix -etic to the words energy, athlete, and poet change the meanings of these words?

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It changes them from nouns to adjectives.

Question 5

Compare the dictionary and thesaurus entries for the word compliment. What information about the word compliment can be found in both the dictionary and thesaurus entries?

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parts of speech

Question 6

If retro means "back” and spec means "to see or look,” what is the best definition of the phrase in retrospect in the sentence below?In retrospect, I probably should have taken better notes on that topic.

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in considering the past

Question 7

Read the meanings of the word bolt, then read the sentence.Definition 1. n., a screw for fastening Definition 2. n., a strike of lightning Definition 3. n., a bar that slides to lock something Definition 4. n., a roll of fabric or wallpaper

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Definition 3

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