ELA 10 - Techniques/Modes of Persuasion 11/20/2020

What are the modes of persuasion?

• Ethos, Pathos and Logos.

• See, Think and Wonder.

• Annotation, Punctuation and Active Listening.

• Narrative, Descriptive and Plot Elements.

The purpose of Ethos is to_____________.

• Provide evidence and logic

• Create an emotional effect of the Speaker’s words

• Establish the speaker/writer's credibility /audience values.

• It has no effect on the audience

Which of the following uses the emotion as a means for persuading others?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Logos is used by the author to provide_______________.

• Statistics and facts

• Personal anecdotals

• An Illogical Response

• Inaccurate numbers

Who developed the modes of persuasion (or rhetorical appeals)?

• Plato

• Daedalus

• Icarus

• Aristotle

Which mode of persuasion is being used in this example: “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.”

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

What mode of persuasion is being used here: "Research compiled by analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is viable with international support."

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Which type of writing does the following describe?

_____________ writing uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a thesis is true. It presents two sides of a single issue and covers the most important argument for and against.

• Narrative

• Descriptive

• Informational

• Argumentative

Which choices is not a required step during argumentative essays?

• Using the plot element element of write the essay

• Expressing opinions/ providing solutions to problems

• Compare/contrast something or somebody

• Expressing arguments for or against a topic

Argumentative essays include a thesis statement. Select from the two options the thesis that will support your topic on whether Physical Education should be compulsory in all schools.

• Physical education is important for all schools.

• Physical education should be compulsory because it introduces students to different types of sports and teachers them about living healthy and happy.