Grade 9 ELA EOC Final

How would you define the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

How would you define the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

How would you define the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

How do you define rhetoric?

• fictional writing, generally meant to make the reader questions their beliefs

• writing or speech that is intentionally persuasive

• an author's use of figurative, or creative, language in their works

• a speech typically presented to a student body and attempting to change their viewpoint on a topic

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "A 32 oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "A child who forgot to use bug spray is shown covered in bug bites."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Tiger Woods endorses Nike."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Advil Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Animal shelters rely on monthly donations to feed abandoned puppies."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos