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

Answer explanation

ETHOS establishes the credibility of the speaker, highlighting their expertise and trustworthiness.

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

What is rhetoric?

• The art of argument/persuasion
• The art of entertainment
• The art of analysis
• The art of informing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• The convince them of something
• The explain what something is
• To delight and entertain someone
• To debate with someone

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

Rhetorical appeals are also known as

• Aristotelian appeals 
• Sophoclean appeals
• Argument appeals
• Discussion appeals

Which rhetorical appeal is best demonstrated in this quote:
"As your doctor, I highly recommend you quit smoking."
 

• ethos 
• pathos
• logos
• none