Rhetorical Devices

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This form of rhetoric uses an emotional appeal.

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pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

This form of rhetoric uses an expert or a celebrity.

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ethos

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

This form of rhetoric uses logic.

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logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Pathos involves using ___ to persuade your audience.

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Emotion

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Which of these would be the best use of ethos to persuade?
Options: Including graphs and charts, Quoting an expert on the subject, Telling a joke, Telling a sad story

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Quoting an expert on the subject

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

A commercial for the new iPhone compares it to the previous model, showing all the ways in which the new one is better. Which rhetorical device is used?

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Logos

Front

A climate scientist gives a speech to Congress about his studies on climate change to urge them to take action before it's too late. Which rhetorical device is used? Options: Logos, Pathos, Ethos

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Ethos

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Which of these is NOT an appropriate use of pathos? Options: Using a joke to make a point about your argument, Making your audience feel a personal connection to your argument, Using statistics to prove your side of the argument is better., Telling an emotional personal story connected to your argument

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Using statistics to prove your side of the argument is better.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

The art of using language effectively and persuasively is called...

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rhetoric

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

Techniques writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively.

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Rhetorical devices

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D