Rhetoric

6th Grade Rhetorical Appeals

• 6.R.2.1 Central Idea

• 6.R.2.4 Argument

• 6.R.3.4 Rhetorical Appeals

Agenda

• Review

  • Rhetorical Appeals

  • Rhetorical Devices

  • Logical Fallacies

• Application Activity

• Assessment

Rhetorical Appeals

What is a Rhetorical Appeal?

• Rhetorical appeals are methods of persuading someone in an argument.

• There are three types of Rhetorical Appeal.

  • Logos

  • Ethos

  • Pathos

Purpose of Rhetorical Appeal

• Understanding rhetorical appeals can help writers to build a stronger argument and be more persuasive in their writing.

• By identifying rhetorical appeals, writers can begin to understand when it is more appropriate to use one method over another.

Logos

​Central ideas are supported by evidence in the form of facts, statistics, and quotations.

https://youtu.be/id3lDggc0RE

​Fill in your graphic organizer with information about Logos.

Ethos

Central ideas are reinforced by the authority of the writer as an expert on the subject.

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNjQishYOy0

Fill in your graphic organizer with information about Ethos.

Pathos

Nonfactual evidence, such as anecdote (a short story about a real incident) and possible scenarios support central ideas.

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t6bLugtJkQ

​Fill in your graphic organizer with information about Pathos.

Check for Understanding

Multiple Choice

Select the rhetorical appeal.

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Multiple Choice

Select the rhetorical device used.

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Multiple Choice

Select the Rhetorical Appeal used.

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Multiple Choice

Read the statement and select the correct rhetorical appeal.

"If you don't use biometric technology, your identity can be stolen".

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Multiple Choice

Select the correct rhetorical appeal.

"In a simple web search, Jan Krissler, a security researcher from Chaos Computer Club, found photographs of presidents and world politicians that were detailed enough to trick some iris scanners".

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Multiple Choice

Select the correct rhetorical appeal.

"One research group estimates that about 650 million smartphones used biometrics in 2015".

• Logos

• Egos

• Pathos

Rhetorical Device & Logical Falacies

Rhetorical Device: Repetition

What is Logical Fallacy?

Language that deliberately promotes faulty, misleading reasoning.

Logical Fallacy

​*Fill out your graphic organizer

a conclusion that is too broad and is not supported by facts.

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Overgeneralization

an assumption that just one simple cause leads to a certain situation.

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Single Cause

words with very strong positive or negative meanings.

Charged Language

Check for Understanding

Multiple Choice

Select the correct logical fallacy used.

I only failed my logic exam because I'm a Pisces and my Professor's a Leo.

• Charged Language

• Single Cause

• Overgeneralization

Multiple Choice

Select the correct logical fallacy used.

It's always raining in Florida!

• Charged Language

• Overgeneralization

• Single Cause

Multiple Choice

Select the correct logical fallacy used.

Good news, dear. I'm going to be spending more time with the family.

(Holding a "You got fired" paper)

• Charged Language

• Overgeneralization

• Single Cause

Multiple Choice

Read the statement and select the correct rhetorical device or logical fallacy.

No one cares that there are not enough seats in the cafeteria.

• Overgeneralization

• Repetition

• Charged Language

• Single Cause

Multiple Choice

Read the statement and select the correct rhetorical device or logical fallacy.

Yes, we can, to opportunity and prosperity. Yes, we can heal this nation. Yes, we can...

• Overgeneralization

• Repetition

• Charged language

• Single Cause

Multiple Choice

Read the statement and select the correct rhetorical device or logical fallacy.

You slowly poison yourself when you eat fast food.

• Overgeneralization

• Repetition

• Charged Language

• Single Cause

Multiple Choice

Read the statement and select the correct rhetorical device or logical fallacy.

Our team is terrible because our manager is terrible.

• Overgeneralization

• Repetition

• Single Cause

• Charged Language

Application

Create an Ad on your paper using a rhetorical appeal, device, or logical fallacy. You may use more than one. (10 minutes)

Assessment

• Read both selections "Feeding Hungry Students" and "End Food Waste"

• Answer questions

Multiple Choice

7. Why is the citation at the end of Selection 1 most likely included?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

8. Which sentence best states the central idea in Selection 1?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

9. Part A Which sentence best states the author’s claim in Selection 2?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

9. Part B. Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

10. Which sentence from Selection 2 is an example of the logical fallacy of

overgeneralization?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

11. Which sentence from Selection 2 is the best example of pathos (an appeal

to emotion)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

12. Part A Which sentence from Selection 2 is an example of a use of logos?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

12. Part B Which best describes the effect of the appeal identified in Part A?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

13. By synthesizing ideas in the two selections, readers can logically conclude that —

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

14. Which sentence is the most accurate comparison of the author’s purpose in

Selection 1 and in Selection 2?

• A

• B

• C

• D