Rhetorical Triangle

Multiple Choice

I know that you have many choices when you are looking for a nanny, but I hope you can consider how many years I have worked in childcare.

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Dentists all over the country recommend this toothbrush.

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Houses near the coast should be build at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that at waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years.

• Ethos

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A politician delivers a speech about emergency funding immediately after a natural disaster.

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An argument is structured to motivate lawmakers to pass new safety regulations.

• Ethos

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Mr. Jones has delivered packages on time for the last year with no exceptions. I know he will be a great addition to our delivery service

• Ethos

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A dog would be a great addition to our family because they are constant, loyal companions who are loving and sweet. A dog would bring us together as a family and make me the happiest daughter on earth.

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My grandmother died and I really need the day off to go spend time with my family. They need me at their side during this terrible time.

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Reading books each day is beneficial and all students should read for at least twenty minutes each day. Studies have shown that students who read this amount score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests.

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Multiple Choice

Please donate to my cousin. She is going through her third round of chemotherapy and the medical bills are piling up.

• Ethos

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Multiple Choice

A teacher assigns a reflective essay so students can think deeply about what they learned during the semester.

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Multiple Choice

You should not play football because it is statistically the most dangerous sport in terms of injuries. Also, 75% of football players have received serious head injuries, which impacts their health later in life.

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Multiple Choice

Think of how hard it would be for your family to live without you if you died in a car accident. Don’t text and drive…think of those you love.

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This family lost everything in the fire. They lost their precious, irreplaceable family photos, not to mention their furniture everything else they own. They have to start over with nothing. Please donate today to help restore their lives.

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Multiple Choice

A company releases an advertisement about flu prevention at the start of flu season.

• Ethos

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Multiple Choice

Sarah had a sick baby and desperately needed time off from work, but her boss didn’t want to give her any. When she came back to work, she was fired. It’s people like Sarah who prove we need a paid parental leave policy.

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Multiple Choice

A public service announcement explains the dangers of texting while driving with the goal of changing behavior.

• Ethos

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I served in the Marines for ten years. I know what it means to go to war, and I can be trusted to lead the military because of my experience.

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Exercise has been proven to cause better heart health, so if you are looking to increase your overall health, add exercise to your routine.

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You leave me home alone by myself all the time, and I never do anything wrong. I’ve had an iPad for a year and nothing bad has ever happened to it. That’s why I’m responsible enough to get a new cellphone.

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• Karios

Multiple Choice

A student chooses to write about online safety right after a major data breach appears in the news.

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Multiple Choice

As a professional restaurant critic for over twenty years, I’ve eaten many meals, but I can assure you: the new restaurant is the best in the city.

• Ethos

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• Kairos