Rhetoric, Persuasion, Pathos Intro

What is the name for a technique that uses exaggeration for effect?

• hyperbole

• anaphora

• emotive langauge

• alliteration

What is rhetoric?

• The art of war

• The art of disagreement

• The art of persuasion

• The art of logic

This figure of speech makes a direct comparison using two unlike things.

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

Reasons and factual evidence to back up or prove the claim.

• Slogan
• purpose.
• Rhetoric
• Support

Appeals to emotion that may tend to distort factual evidence. Appeals can play on fears or other emotions.

• Ethos
• Kairos
• Pathos
• Purpose

Which rhetorical device is used?

"There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Persuasion is...

• Expert testimony

• Convincing someone using research-based factual evidence

• A creative speech given in public

• Convincing someone to a belief or action

Pathos is...

• Appealing to an audience by showing credibility

• Appealing to an audience through emotional response

• Appealing to an audience by citing facts, statistics, and reasoning

Which rhetorical appeal uses emotion in order to persuade an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Rhetoric

Which rhetorical appeal is used in this ad?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos