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Rhetorical Theory Final Exam Questions
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Sophists
Ans: Sophistic rhetoric emerged as divine monarchy died out
and polis needed debates for democracy and city states.
Sophistic view of rhetoric
Ans: Thought of rhetoric as civic tool.
Dissi logoi
Ans: Pluralism (there are many sides to an argument).
Sophistic world view
Ans: Encouraged skepticalism and critical thought, prioritized
writing.
Kairos
Ans: The art of timing.
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Eristic rhetoric
Ans: Winning and argumentation.
Civic rhetoric
Ans: Art of persuasive communication used in public and
political life.
Controversy of sophists
Ans: They charged money & they challenged traditional values.
Nomos
Ans: Norms.
Isocrates
Ans: Pseudo sophist.
Isocrates' view of rhetoric
Ans: Civic rhetoric, rhetoric is not the art of persuasion but of
civic responsibility.
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Rhetorical Theory Final Exam Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Sophists
Ans: Sophistic rhetoric emerged as divine monarchy died out
and polis needed debates for democracy and city states.
Sophistic view of rhetoric
Ans: Thought of rhetoric as civic tool.
Dissi logoi
Ans: Pluralism (there are many sides to an argument).
Sophistic world view
Ans: Encouraged skepticalism and critical thought, prioritized
writing.
Kairos
Ans: The art of timing.
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Eristic rhetoric
Ans: Winning and argumentation.
Civic rhetoric
Ans: Art of persuasive communication used in public and
political life.
Controversy of sophists
Ans: They charged money & they challenged traditional values.
Nomos
Ans: Norms.
Isocrates
Ans: Pseudo sophist.
Isocrates' view of rhetoric
Ans: Civic rhetoric, rhetoric is not the art of persuasion but of
civic responsibility.
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
