A reference to either a historical event or another text meant to make a connection between them

A repetition of words or phrases to add emphasis

Something you think you see but is not actually there

A short story meant to draw in the audience and illustrate an idea.

Rhetorical Devices and Appeals

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.8.4, L.7.6, RL.2.4

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An argument based on FEELINGS

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Rhetoric

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An argument based on credibility or ethics; it appeals to good nature

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Rhetoric

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When someone uses data, facts, and logic they’re trying to appeal to

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

ethos

logos

pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of these describes ETHOS?

Uses common values, famous people, or trustworthy people.

Uses imagery that appeals to the heart.

Uses common sense.

Uses personality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"when you suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six-year-old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has been advertised on television"
This quote is an example of:

pathos

ethos

metaphor

allusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Rhetorical Devices and Appeals

19 questions

An argument based on FEELINGS

An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons

An argument based on credibility or ethics; it appeals to good nature

When someone uses data, facts, and logic they’re trying to appeal to

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

Which of these describes ETHOS?

"when you suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six-year-old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has been advertised on television"
This quote is an example of:

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?

"98% of patients who take Medicine A reported no side effects and tested negative for the disease.

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?

"You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?

Anyone who cherishes life in all its forms could not help being outraged by the mistreatment of laboratory animals. The so-called scientists who run the labs are evil.

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Rhetorical Devices and Appeals

19 questions

An argument based on FEELINGS

An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons

An argument based on credibility or ethics; it appeals to good nature

When someone uses data, facts, and logic they’re trying to appeal to

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

Which of these describes ETHOS?

"when you suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six-year-old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has been advertised on television"This quote is an example of:

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?"98% of patients who take Medicine A reported no side effects and tested negative for the disease.

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?"You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?Anyone who cherishes life in all its forms could not help being outraged by the mistreatment of laboratory animals. The so-called scientists who run the labs are evil.

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

"when you suddenly find your tongue twisted and your speech stammering as you seek to explain to your six-year-old daughter why she can't go to the public amusement park that has been advertised on television"
This quote is an example of:

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?

"98% of patients who take Medicine A reported no side effects and tested negative for the disease.

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?

"You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

What Rhetorical Appeal is used here?

Anyone who cherishes life in all its forms could not help being outraged by the mistreatment of laboratory animals. The so-called scientists who run the labs are evil.