Who Is Kenneth Burke?

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1. Which of these is not one of his works?

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The correct answer is "Attitudes Towards Work." This is because the question asks for a work that is not one of his works, implying that the other options are indeed his works. Therefore, "Attitudes Towards Work" is the only option that is not one of his works.

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Who Is Kenneth Burke? - Quiz

Besides his nerdy face, Kenneth Burke is remembered for more interesting things. Kenneth Burke, in his lifetime was an essayist, critic and literary intellectual. His sheer literary talent was well harnessed in several pieces. Kenneth Burke was a good reader of Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud's books, little wonder he... see moreauthored intellectual works. see less

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2. How old was Kenneth Burke when he died?

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Kenneth Burke died at the age of 93 years old.

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3. When was Kenneth Burke born?

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Kenneth Burke was born on May 5, 1897.

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4. Which of these was his alma matter?

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The correct answer is Ohio State University. Alma mater refers to the university or college that a person has graduated from. In this case, the person in question graduated from Ohio State University.

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5. In what year did he marry Lily Batterham?

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Based on the information given, it can be inferred that "he" got married to Lily Batterham in the year 1919.

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6. Which of these is Burke's artist grandson?

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7. What ailment was responsible for his death?

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Heart failure is the correct answer because it is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. This can lead to organ failure and ultimately death. Kidney failure, liver failure, and lung cancer are all serious health conditions that can contribute to death, but in this case, heart failure was the specific ailment responsible.

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8. Which of these persons was not associated with Kenneth Burke?

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Kenneth Burke was not associated with Mark Philips.

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9. What did Burke call social and political rhetorical analysis?

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Burke called social and political rhetorical analysis "Dramatism." Dramatism is a method of analyzing human behavior and motives through the use of dramatic terms and concepts. It focuses on the idea that human actions can be understood as a form of communication and that individuals use symbols and language to create meaning and shape their social reality. By studying the symbols, motives, and actions of individuals, Dramatism aims to uncover the underlying motives and beliefs that drive human behavior in social and political contexts.

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10. When was Burke's 'Language as Symbolic Action' published?

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Burke's 'Language as Symbolic Action' was published in 1966.

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Which of these is not one of his works?
How old was Kenneth Burke when he died?
When was Kenneth Burke born?
Which of these was his alma matter?
In what year did he marry Lily Batterham?
Which of these is Burke's artist grandson?
What ailment was responsible for his death?
Which of these persons was not associated with Kenneth Burke?
What did Burke call social and political rhetorical analysis?
When was Burke's 'Language as Symbolic Action' published?
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