Rhetorical Appeals, Triangle, and Logical Fallacies

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Which persuasive technique appeals to an audience by highlighting credibility?

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Ethos

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Which persuasive technique tries to convince an audience through using nostalgia, shared experiences, or tugging on the viewers' heartstrings?

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Pathos

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Which persuasive technique tries to convince an audience by using reasoning, facts, charts, and graphs?

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Logos

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Which rhetorical appeal is used when trying to convince someone by expressing how difficult of a time you've had and that something would cheer you up?

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Pathos

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an appeal to timeliness

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kairos

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The art of persuasion, the way we use language to convince an audience

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rhetoric

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Identify the rhetorical appeal in this example: Mr. Jones, I have never before turned in an assignment late in this class, and you know I am here and on time every day. I have a 3.8 G.P.A. When I tell you that I have a good reason, you have to believe me.

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ethos

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Can you spot the use of ethos in this sentence: 'I've been a doctor for 20 years, and I can tell you this medicine is safe and effective.'

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The speaker's 20 years of experience as a doctor shows their credibility (ethos).

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An ex-convict, Steven, speaks to a group of kids, warning them not to end up in jail. This is an example of ethos because:

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He has credibility and should be listened to because he has experience in jail

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What rhetorical appeal is represented in the following example: It's a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it “self-evident.” Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?

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Logos