Basics of Rhetoric

Which is not a component of rhetoric?

• persuading an audience through the appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos.

• choosing words carefully to have a certain effect on an audience.

• including visual elements which do not add to the message of the piece

• incorporating specific rhetorical devices to help build an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What is rhetoric?

• the art of crafting a message in as few words as possible

• the art of effective or persuasive speaking and writing

• the art of description through multiple devices

• the art of using figurative language to tell a story

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

What is the CONTEXT of a piece of text?

• the tone of the piece in relation to the other pieces by the same author

• the way the author uses references and slang to relate to the audience

• the symbolism of the piece

• the time and place in which the piece was first written or presented to an audience

How is an author's PURPOSE best described?

• the topics the writer/speaker discusses

• the goal the speaker wants to achieve through their text

• the thesis statement of the text

• the intended or targeted audience of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which of these situations is NOT an example of using rhetoric in everyday life?

• Convincing your crush why they should go on a date with you

• Persuading your teacher to change your grade on an assignment

• A waiter trying to sell the special of the day to their customers

• Writing out grandma's recipe for the family cookbook

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

What are the three parts of the rhetorical triangle?

• speaker, subject, audience

• audience, speaker, purpose

• speaker, subject, purpose

• audience, subject, context

Which rhetorical appeal involves emphasizing shared values with the audience to convince them of your credibility?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which rhetorical appeals involves using humor as a means to convince your audience?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Which rhetorical appeal involves using clear, rational thoughts and examples?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

The following is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

"If we don't act now, people will continue to suffer. Can your conscience bear the weight of that guilt?"

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6