Rhetorical Devices

Which of the following devices appeals to one's emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following devices uses thinking and reasoning?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following devices appeals to one's sense of what is ethically right or wrong?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A young boy wants a new toy train. He tells his mom, "but sister got a new doll yesterday! It's only fair if I get a new toy too." Which appeal is he using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Sally wants a cat. She tells her parents, "it's scientifically proven that cats improve concentration in children." Which appeal is she using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Billy has had a long day at work. He says to his wife, "I'm in pain from lifting boxes all day. My shoulders are tight and sore. Would you mind doing the dishes tonight?" Which appeal is Billy using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D