Rhetorical Appeals

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons an author writes:

• to entertain

• to persuade

• to summarize

• to inform

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Central
Idea or

Central
Idea or

Ethos,
Pathos,
Logos

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What is rhetoric?

Rhetoric is the art or skill of
speaking or writing formally
and effectively especially as a
way to persuade or influence
people.

Ethos – using credibility and/or appealing

to morals (what is considered right vs wrong)

Pathos – appealing to your

emotions

Logos – using logic and reason

(facts/evidence)

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Match

Match each rhetorical appeal with is corresponding definition:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Logical reasoning

Credibility and ethics

Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Credibility and ethics

• Emotional appeal

How is rhetoric used here?

1. From my work with Dr. Susan Sin, I learned that children begin to show signs of genuine empathy around age 2.

How is rhetoric used here?

2. It's outrageous that the beautiful peaceful woods I so enjoyed as a child have been destroyed. Where can today's kids go for solitude? For adventure? For joy?

How is rhetoric used here?

3. In fact, one study shows that the more people volunteer, the happier they are.

How is rhetoric used here?

4. According to 2018 research by the University of Michigan, assigned seating can increase social skills by more than 80%

How is rhetoric used here?

5. You don't want to play at that park. It is dangerous, I personally know someone you got hurt very bad.

How is rhetoric used here?

6. Top doctors say that this medicine is 90% effective in preventing the flu.

How is rhetoric used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

This graphic appeals to readers sense of logic and reason. While 5
seconds may seem like no time at all, the impact of that short
amount of time is much more clear when given the explanation of
how far a car can travel in that time. This proves how dangerous
even a glance away from the road can be.

How is rhetoric used here?

According to Robert Marks of Florida State Department of Motor Vehicles: “If you text and drive, you’re twenty-three times more likely to crash.”

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

According to Robert Marks of Florida State Department of Motor Vehicles: “If you text and drive, you’re twenty-three times more likely to crash.”

As a representative of the DMV, Marks has established credibility on this subject. His career makes him a credible/trustworthy source on statistics involving car crashes, as well as how many of those are related to texting and driving.

How is
rhetoric
used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is
rhetoric
used here?

How is
rhetoric
used
here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is
rhetoric
used
here?

How is rhetoric used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

How is rhetoric used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

How is visual rhetoric
used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is visual rhetoric
used here?

How is visual rhetoric
used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is visual rhetoric
used here?

How is rhetoric
being used
here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric
being used
here?

How is rhetoric being
used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric being
used here?

How is
rhetoric

used
here?

Multiple Select

What type of rhetoric was used in the example? (hint: theres two...)

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is
rhetoric

used
here?

How is visual rhetoric
used here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is visual rhetoric
used here?

How is
visual
rhetoric
used
here?

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is
visual
rhetoric
used
here?

How is rhetoric used here?

Product Review - Invicta Men's 0555 Russian Diver Collection Black Rubber Watch
Hottest Watch I've EVER owned. I've collected many. November 2, 2010 by PMN Orlando

"This is definitely the hottest watch I've ever owned and I've owned many as I used to collect Men's watches. I just received it today and I have to say it had the biggest WOW factor straight out of the box. If you're a big man like I am you need a nice, classy, masculine watch like this. For the price I paid I feel like I stole it."

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

Product Review - Invicta Men's 0555 Russian Diver Collection Black Rubber Watch
Hottest Watch I've EVER owned. I've collected many. November 2, 2010 by PMN Orlando

"This is definitely the hottest watch I've ever owned and I've owned many as I used to collect Men's watches. I just received it today and I have to say it had the biggest WOW factor straight out of the box. If you're a big man like I am you need a nice, classy, masculine watch like this. For the price I paid I feel like I stole it."

How is rhetoric used here?

Product Review - Tuscan Whole Milk Replicant Heaven May 23, 2011 by Roy Batty

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. But the creamy yumminess of Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz will be praised across the galaxy forevermore. Time to die."

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

Product Review - Tuscan Whole Milk Replicant Heaven May 23, 2011 by Roy Batty

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. But the creamy yumminess of Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz will be praised across the galaxy forevermore. Time to die."

How is rhetoric used here?

"I will end this war in Iraq responsibly, and finish the fight against al Qaeda and

the Taliban in Afghanistan. I will rebuild our military to meet future conflicts. But I will also renew the tough, direct diplomacy that can prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curb Russian aggression. I will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century: terrorism and nuclear proliferation; poverty and genocide; climate change and disease. And I will
restore our moral standing, so that America is once again that last, best hope for all who are called to the cause of freedom, who long for lives of peace, and who yearn for a better future."

Democratic Presidential Candidate Acceptance Speech by Barack

Obama. August 28th, 2008.

Multiple Select

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

"I will end this war in Iraq responsibly, and finish the fight against al Qaeda and

the Taliban in Afghanistan. I will rebuild our military to meet future conflicts. But I will also renew the tough, direct diplomacy that can prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curb Russian aggression. I will build new partnerships to defeat the threats of the 21st century: terrorism and nuclear proliferation; poverty and genocide; climate change and disease. And I will
restore our moral standing, so that America is once again that last, best hope for all who are called to the cause of freedom, who long for lives of peace, and who yearn for a better future."

Democratic Presidential Candidate Acceptance Speech by Barack

Obama. August 28th, 2008.

How is rhetoric used here?

Cary W tweeted:

"Drive is such an amazing film, went in with a crush on Carey Mulligan. Left with
a crush on Ryan Gosling."

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

Cary W tweeted:

"Drive is such an amazing film, went in with a crush on Carey Mulligan. Left with
a crush on Ryan Gosling."

How is rhetoric used here?

"I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials

and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. And some of you have come from areas where your quest -- quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this
situation can and will be changed."

I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr. August 28th, 1963.

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

"I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials

and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow jail cells. And some of you have come from areas where your quest -- quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive. Go back to Mississippi, go back to Alabama, go back to South Carolina, go back to Georgia, go back to Louisiana, go back to the slums and ghettos of our northern cities, knowing that somehow this
situation can and will be changed."

I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr. August 28th, 1963.

How is rhetoric used here?

"However, although private final demand, output, and employment have indeed been

growing for more than a year, the pace of that growth recently appears somewhat less vigorous than we expected. Notably, since stabilizing in mid-2009, real household spending in the United States has grown in the range of 1 to 2 percent at annual rates, a relatively modest pace. Households' caution is understandable. Importantly, the painfully slow recovery in the labor market has restrained growth in labor income, raised uncertainty about job security and prospects, and damped confidence. Also, although consumer credit shows some signs of thawing, responses to our Senior Loan
Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices suggest that lending standards to households generally remain tight."

The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy by Ben Bernanke. August 27th, 2010.

Multiple Choice

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

"However, although private final demand, output, and employment have indeed been

growing for more than a year, the pace of that growth recently appears somewhat less vigorous than we expected. Notably, since stabilizing in mid-2009, real household spending in the United States has grown in the range of 1 to 2 percent at annual rates, a relatively modest pace. Households' caution is understandable. Importantly, the painfully slow recovery in the labor market has restrained growth in labor income, raised uncertainty about job security and prospects, and damped confidence. Also, although consumer credit shows some signs of thawing, responses to our Senior Loan
Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices suggest that lending standards to households generally remain tight."

The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy by Ben Bernanke. August 27th, 2010.

How is rhetoric used here?

As a veterinarian with over fifteen years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how proper daily exercise can transform a dog’s health. Studies show that just 30 minutes of activity a day can reduce anxiety, improve heart function, and increase a pet’s lifespan. More importantly, regular walks strengthen the bond between you and your dog, giving them the joy, attention, and security they crave. By committing to a simple routine, you’re giving your pet a happier, healthier life.

Multiple Select

What type of rhetoric was used in the example?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

How is rhetoric used here?

As a veterinarian with over fifteen years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how proper daily exercise can transform a dog’s health. Studies show that just 30 minutes of activity a day can reduce anxiety, improve heart function, and increase a pet’s lifespan. More importantly, regular walks strengthen the bond between you and your dog, giving them the joy, attention, and security they crave. By committing to a simple routine, you’re giving your pet a happier, healthier life.

Poll

Which of the 3 rhetorical appeals do you believe is the strongest and most effective in an argument?

• ETHOS

• PATHOS

• LOGOS

Open Ended

Which of the 3 rhetorical appeals do you believe is the strongest and most effective in an argument? EXPLAIN