the speaker addresses his audience as my good friendswhat kind of credibility does this salutation give to the speaker

ATI TEAS 7

TEAS Reading Practice Test

1. The speaker addresses his audience as 'My Good Friends.' What kind of credibility does this salutation give to the speaker?

A. The speaker's salutation is one from an employer to his employees, aiming to bridge the gap between them.
B. The speaker's salutation is one from an entertainer to his audience, using friendly language to connect before a serious speech.
C. The salutation gives the serious speech that follows a somber tone, as it is used ironically.
D. The speech is from a politician to the public, using the salutation to grab the audience's attention.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The salutation 'My Good Friends' used by Charles Dickens in his speech to the working men and their families in Birmingham shows that he is addressing them as an entertainer, aiming to connect with them before delivering a serious message. This friendly language establishes a personal connection with the audience, setting a tone of camaraderie and warmth. The salutation is not meant to bridge a gap between an employer and employees (Choice A), create irony (Choice C), or grab attention like a politician (Choice D). Instead, it is a genuine and warm address to engage the audience before conveying his earnest hope about the Institute's principles.

2. Which aspect of writing engages and connects with the audience, igniting emotion?

A. Ethos
B. Logos
C. Pathos
D. Kairos

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Pathos.' Pathos refers to the emotional appeal in writing that aims to engage and connect with the audience's emotions. In the provided extract, Charles Dickens appeals to the emotions of the working men and their families, expressing his earnest hope for their involvement in the Mechanic's Institution. Ethos (choice A) relates to ethical appeal, establishing credibility. Logos (choice B) refers to logical appeal, using reason and evidence. Kairos (choice D) pertains to the timeliness or relevance of an argument, considering the opportune moment for persuasion. In this context, Dickens employs pathos to emotionally connect with the audience and convey his message effectively.

3. The phrase labyrinths of lamplighted city contains an example of what?

A. Hyperbole
B. Simile
C. Metaphor
D. Alliteration

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Alliteration. Alliteration is used with the repeating 'l' sound in 'labyrinths of lamplighted city.' This phrase emphasizes the visual and auditory imagery through the repetition of the 'l' sound. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. Hyperbole would be an exaggeration not present in the phrase, simile would involve a comparison using 'like' or 'as,' and a metaphor would imply a direct comparison without the use of 'like' or 'as,' which is not found in the given phrase.

4. The passage describes recent hurricane seasons as the most expensive on record. Which of the following statements gives the implied reason for this increased expense?

A. Hurricane Katrina was an extremely violent storm.
B. Valuable buildings were destroyed in New Orleans.
C. The Atlantic Basin is entering an active period.
D. Destruction of barrier islands and coastal wetlands has left the mainland exposed.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The destruction of barrier islands and coastal wetlands has left the mainland exposed, leading to increased damage and expenses from hurricanes. This implies a direct reason for the increased cost of recent hurricane seasons. The other choices do not directly address the reason for the increased expenses. Choice A talks about the intensity of Hurricane Katrina but does not explain the overall trend of increased expenses. Choice B mentions buildings being destroyed, which is a consequence rather than a reason for increased expenses. Choice C discusses an active period in the Atlantic Basin but does not connect it to the increased costs of hurricane seasons.

5. What best describes the plot in fiction?

A. The main sequence of events or the storyline
B. Character development
C. The time and place of the story
D. The events in the story that are true

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The main sequence of events or the storyline.' The plot of a fiction story refers to the series of events that make up the storyline, including the rising action, climax, and resolution. It focuses on what happens in the story rather than the development of characters (choice B), the time and place setting (choice C), or events that are factually true (choice D), which are elements distinct from the plot.