RP Reasoning and Rhetoric: Reasoning L3 Intermediate

RP Reasoning and Rhetoric: Reasoning L3 Intermediate

Multiple Choice

A natural disaster can happen anywhere, at any time, and can destroy entire communities. It is our duty to help others recover what they have lost and help them rebuild their lives.

1. Does the excerpt above use pathos?

• yes

• no

Open Ended

A natural disaster can happen anywhere, at any time, and can destroy entire communities. It is our duty to help others recover what they have lost and help them rebuild their lives.

2. If yes, describe the emotion and how it is used to persuade the reader.

Multiple Choice

Dozens of technology companies have experienced an increase in the prices of their stocks during this past year.

3. Does the excerpt above use pathos?

• yes

• no

Open Ended

Dozens of technology companies have experienced an increase in the prices of their stocks during this past year.

4. If yes, describe the emotion and how it is used to persuade the reader.

Multiple Choice

Recent medical studies suggest that a person’s genes may play a role in the food allergies a person may develop in his or her lifetime.

5. Does the excerpt above use pathos?

• yes

• no

Open Ended

Recent medical studies suggest that a person’s genes may play a role in the food allergies a person may develop in his or her lifetime.

6. If yes, describe the emotion and how it is used to persuade the reader.

Multiple Choice

One of the top regrets most people have is not living their lives to the fullest. Don’t let this happen to you.

7. Does the excerpt above use pathos?

• yes

• no

Open Ended

One of the top regrets most people have is not living their lives to the fullest. Don’t let this happen to you.

8. If yes, describe the emotion and how it is used to persuade the reader.

Multiple Choice

This is from a debate about whether or not to keep the U.S. penny.

Many people see the penny as a cultural and historical because the penny shows the image of Abraham Lincoln. Many Americans say he is their favorite U.S. president. In 2009, a new Lincoln cent was issued on February 12, which is Lincoln’s birthday. The head side still has Lincoln’s image, but the tail side can have one of four new designs showing stages in the beloved president’s life. These pennies marked the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny. In 2010, a Lincoln penny with the design of the Union Shield on the tail side was issued. It highlighted the president’s success in preserving the United States after the Civil War. Many people treasure these pennies as reminders of the importance of Lincoln’s presidency.

17. Is the argument in this paragraph for or against keeping the penny in use?

• for

• against

Fill in the Blank

WORD BANK

history, Lincoln, appeals, fondness

What pathos was used and did it support the argument?

It ____________ to the sense of ____________ and the _____________ many have for Abraham ___________.

Multiple Choice

This excerpt is taken from a speech given by President George W. Bush in September 2008, on the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

In my first inaugural address, I challenged all Americans to be “responsible citizens, building communities of service and a nation of character.” Eight months later, Americans were tested by the worst attack on our nation. In the midst of chaos and sorrow, Americans responded with courage and grace. In the weeks and months after the attacks, inspiring acts continued to unfold all across the country.... A lot of folks stepped forward to volunteer to protect our fellow citizens. Millions of Americans really wanted to help our country recover. And so to tap into that spirit, I call on every American to spend at least 4,000 hours -- or two years in the course of a lifetime -- to serve our nation through acts of compassion.

19. What is the argument that President Bush makes in this speech?

• President Bush argues for people to spend time volunteering.

• President Bush argues that people should not spend time volunteering.

Fill in the Blank

What is the pathos used in this speech, and how does it support President Bush’s argument?

WORD BANK

compassion, volunteering, grace, character, remedy

Bush's belief that ____________ is an act of ___________ that builds _________ of both the individual and nation and provides the "courage and _______" necessary to ________ "chaos and sorrow".

Poll

After this 3rd lesson over reasoning and rhetoric, how do I feel about my understanding and demonstration of the topic?

• I feel confident in my understanding and demonstration,

• I feel a lot better about my understanding and demonstration.

• I feel okay about my understanding and demonstration.

• I still don't feel confident in my understanding or demonstration.