Rhetorical Devices/Persuasive Appeals

What role does ETHOS play in a persuasive argument?

• it establishes the credibility of the speaker
• it establishes an emotional response from the audience
• it establishes a logical connection between the argument and the audience
• it creates repetition in sentence structure to create rhythm

What role does PATHOS play in a persuasive argument?

• it establishes the credibility of the speaker
• it establishes an emotional response from the audience
• it establishes a logical connection between the argument and the audience
• it creates repetition in sentence structure to create rhythm

What role does LOGOS play in a persuasive argument?

• it establishes the credibility of the speaker
• it establishes an emotional response from the audience
• it establishes a logical connection between the argument and the audience
• it creates repetition in sentence structure to create rhythm

Which best defines PARALLELISM?

• it establishes the speaker's credibility in the audience's eyes
• it establishes an emotional response from the audience
• it establishes a logical connection between the argument and the audience
• it creates a repetition in sentence structure to create rhythm

What is the impact of an effective RHETORICAL QUESTION?

• it establishes the credibility of the speaker
• it establishes an emotional response from the audience
• it establishes a logical connection between the argument and the audience
• it leads an audience to a desired result

Which best defines RHETORIC?

• the art of persuasion
• the art of percussion
• the act of writing
• the act of screenwriting