Rhetorical Appeals

Which of the following is the best definition for author's purpose?

• their particular mood while creating their composition

• their intent for writing something for a particular audience

• their attitude towards a topic, often crafted through use of vocabulary and choice words

• their word count, and text features used throughout their work

Which of the following is not an example of informational text?

• Letters/Journals

• Speeches

• Procedures

• Novels

• Articles

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?

• Thetas

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is the best definition for the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

Which of the following is the best definition for the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

Which of the following is the best definition for the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

Which of the following is the best definition for rhetoric?

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

• the art of using language to persuade, influence beliefs and/or achieve a desired purpose

• 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

Facts, research, surveys, statistics, charts or diagrams, definitions, and examples would support which rhetorical appeal?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Trustworthiness, including author’s background and qualifications, authority, and reputation all support which rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos