Who Is Kenneth Burke?

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    Which of these is not one of his works?

    • Counter Statement
    • Towards A Better Life
    • Pamanence and Change
    • Attitudes Towards Work
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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 authored intellectual works.

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  • 2. 
    How old was Kenneth Burke when he died? - ProProfs

    How old was Kenneth Burke when he died?

    • 97 years old

    • 85 years old

    • 93 years old

    • 99 years old

    Correct Answer
    A. 93 years old
    Explanation
    Kenneth Burke died at the age of 93 years old.

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  • 3. 
    When was Kenneth Burke born? - ProProfs

    When was Kenneth Burke born?

    • January 12, 1867

    • March 9, 1879

    • May 5, 1897

    • June 9, 1891

    Correct Answer
    A. May 5, 1897
    Explanation
    Kenneth Burke was born on May 5, 1897.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these was his alma matter? - ProProfs

    Which of these was his alma matter?

    • Ohio State University

    • Harvard University

    • Cleveland University

    • Stanford University

    Correct Answer
    A. Ohio State University
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    In what year did he marry Lily Batterham?

    • 1914

    • 1917

    • 1908

    • 1919

    Correct Answer
    A. 1919
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    Which of these is Burke's artist grandson?

    • Harry Chappin

    • Mike Burke

    • Lilian Adams

    • Marvin Trace

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry Chappin
  • 7. 
    What ailment was responsible for his death? - ProProfs

    What ailment was responsible for his death?

    • Kidney failure

    • Liver failure

    • Heart failure

    • Lung Cancer 

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart failure
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    Which of these persons was not associated with Kenneth Burke?

    • Mark Philips

    • Thorstein Veblen

    • Friedrich Nietzsche

    • Sigmund Freud

    Correct Answer
    A. Mark Philips
    Explanation
    Kenneth Burke was not associated with Mark Philips.

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

    What did Burke call social and political rhetorical analysis?

    • Capitalism

    • Dramatism

    • Behaviourism

    • Rhotorism

    Correct Answer
    A. Dramatism
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

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

    • 1976

    • 1966

    • 1978

    • 1923

    Correct Answer
    A. 1966
    Explanation
    Burke's 'Language as Symbolic Action' was published in 1966.

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