Persuasive appeals

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"It’s a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it ‘self-evident.’ Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Where would we be without this tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed at Plymouth Rock, we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving without fail, making more than cherished recipes. We’ve made memories."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This appeal persuades by using reasoning.

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• Rhetoric

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...

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• Rhetoric 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5