When a Speaker Compares an Abstract Idea to a Concrete

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a speaker compares an abstract idea to a concrete image,she or he is using the figure of speech known as

• A)an inversion.
• B)a metaphor.
• C)parallelism.
• D)personification.

Analyze various theories and approaches to motivation.

Understand the concepts of stress, coping mechanisms, and their psychological impacts.

Identify and understand different types of conflicts with examples.

Understand the concept of high achievement according to Dweck, including self and locus of control.

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Definitions:

Logical Argument

A structured line of reasoning where premises are logically connected to support a conclusion.

Emotional Appeals

Techniques in persuasion that attempt to influence an audience's emotions to gain their support or agreement.

Self-perception Theory

The idea that individuals form their attitudes and opinions by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused it.

Behaviors

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.