The Art of Persuasion

Rhetoric is best defined as-

• The author's choice of words in speaking or writing
• The advertisements and commercials seen on television
• The art of using persuasive language
• The method of human communication; either spoken or written

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the three rhetorical or persuasive appeals?

• rhetoric, diction, and conversation
• speaker, audience, and subject
• ethos, pathos, and logos
• figurative language, literal language, and oration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An appeal to emotion is ___________.

• Logos 
• Pathos
• Ethos
• Girly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?

• Using pictures of a hurt child
• Including research 
• Having someone credible who agrees with you
• Making people laugh

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An appeal to trust, credibility, and ethics is __________.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos
• Burritos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In this advertisement, which device is used THE MOST?

• Pathos
• Logos
• Ethos
• You're Gross

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

One way to incorporate pathos into your own speech is to....

• Use loaded words and description in your argument
• Include research and credible websites
• Interview people to use as proof
• Punch them in the stomach. That'll make 'em feel something for sure.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful" is an example of __________

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos
• magical fairy dust

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."

• Ethos 
• Pathos
• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single deer."

• Ethos 
• Pathos
• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5