Rhetorical Devices

What is this an example of? \

“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.”

• Repitition

• Ethos

• Allusion

• Logos

A technique by which the writer or speaker anticipates the claim that will be made the opposition is called -

• rebuttal

• counterargument

• logos

• call to action

What is an anecdote?

• A funny story

• An indirect reference to a famous person or idea

• A short, personal story that is meant to connect with audience

• Repeating words or phrases

A response to the counterargument that should address the flaws made in argument and prove why it is wrong is called the

• thesis

• counterclaim

• evidence

• rebuttal

“According to Dr. Jones, a leading neurologist from UCSF, the impact of drugs on the brain can be devastating” is an example of ---

• logos

• ethos

• anecdote

• call to action

About 70% of middle school students said that they cannot wait to return to on-campus schooling" is an example of--

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

• claim

When a writer appeals to the readers' emotions and attempts to affect the listeners personal feelings (making listeners sad, happy, laugh, angry, etc).

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• sensitivity

• pathos

“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.”

What rhetorical device is being used in bold?

• call to action

• repetition

• logos

• allusion

What is a rhetorical question?

• Any question that is asked?

• Wherever you see a question mark.

• To ask a question of an audience to engage them without having a response from the audience.

• It is only located in the beginning of an essay.

“So, if you really care about mother earth, write a letter to you governor and tell him your concerns and solution!” is an example of--

• anecdote

• call to action

• logos

• rebuttal