8E Rhetorical Devices PRACTICE

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical device that establishes credibility or authority of the speaker or writer.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical device that uses logic, facts, and statistics to persuade an audience.

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Example of Ethos: "Vote for Jane! She’s kind-hearted and respectable." What rhetorical device is used?

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Ethos

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Example of Pathos: "Hello kind sir, I am starving and need food. Could you spare a couple dollars?" What rhetorical device is used?

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Pathos

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Example of Logos: "Since 87% more wrecks happen when people text and drive, stricter laws need to be put in place." What rhetorical device is used?

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Logos

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices?

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Rhetorical devices are used to persuade, inform, or motivate an audience.

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What is an example of a rhetorical question?

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"Isn't it a bit too late to start studying now?" This question implies that it is indeed too late.

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What does the term 'rhetorical situation' refer to?

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The rhetorical situation refers to the context of a rhetorical act, including the speaker, audience, purpose, and message.

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What is a 'call to action' in rhetoric?

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A call to action is a statement that urges the audience to take a specific action.