Rhetorical Appeals
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is ethos?
Back
Ethos is an appeal to ethics and credibility, establishing the character and trustworthiness of the speaker or writer.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is logos?
Back
Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is pathos?
Back
Pathos is an appeal to human emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does ethos function in persuasive writing?
Back
Ethos functions by establishing the author's credibility and moral character, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does logos play in arguments?
Back
Logos plays a crucial role by providing logical reasoning and evidence to support claims, helping to convince the audience through rational thought.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can you give an example of pathos in advertising?
Back
An example of pathos in advertising is a commercial that shows a sad story about a pet in need, aiming to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main rhetorical appeals?
Back
The three main rhetorical appeals are ethos (credibility), logos (logic), and pathos (emotion).
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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