Sammy Sosa Techniques

Read the passage below and determine which type of technique is used in the sentence.

 "That is how many viewed Sammy Sosa on that hot day of June 4, 2003."

• Logos/Logical Appeal

• Pathos/Emotional Appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This sentence is not logos, pathos, or an expert quote because it does not try to prove anything or convince the reader.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the sentece below and determine which technique was used.

"Immediately, Sosa, his peers and his fans were worried about the mark that the Sammy Sosa corked bat would leave on his legacy. For a career that had most likely produced enough highlights to send him into the Hall of Fame, this was a disastrous turn."

• Logos/logical appeal

• Pathos/emotional appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This paragraph is an example of pathos because it tries to make the reader feel worried and upset about what is happening to Sammy Sosa.

• The author uses emotional words like “worried” and “disastrous” to show fear and disappointment.

• It talks about Sosa’s legacy and career, which makes the reader think about how much he could lose.

• By showing how fans and peers felt, the author helps the reader share those feelings and care about the situation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and determine which type of technique is used in the sentences.

 "On January 9, 2013, Sosa was not elected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) into baseball's Hall of Fame, only receiving 12.5% of the vote. For the elections of 2014 through 2016 he received 7.2%, 6.6%, and 7.0%."

• Logos/Logial Appeal

• Pathos/Emotional Appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This paragraph is an example of logos because the author uses statistics to help convince readers why Sammy Sosa was not elected into the Hall of Fame.

• The author includes exact percentages.

• By showing that Sosa received very low and decreasing vote totals over several years, the author is helping readers notice a pattern.

• This pattern suggests that many voters did not trust him or believe he deserved to be elected, possibly because they felt his achievements were not honest.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and determine which type of technique is used in the sentence.

 "Born in 1968 in the Dominican Republic, Sammy Sosa learned early the value of hard work. ."

• Logos/logical appeal

• Pathos/emotional appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This sentence is not logos, pathos, or an expert quote because it does not try to prove anything or convince the reader.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and determine which type of technique is used in the sentences.

 "When Sosa was only seven, his father died, leaving the family extremely poor. Everyone pitched in to help support the family. Sammy shined shoes every day and gave every penny he earned to his mother.."

• Logos/logical appeal

• Pathos/emotional appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This paragraph is an example of pathos because it is meant to make the reader feel sad and sympathetic toward Sammy Sosa.

• The author shares that his father died when he was very young, which can make readers feel sad.

• Describing the family as “extremely poor” helps readers understand how hard his life was.

• Telling how Sammy shined shoes every day and gave every penny to his mother shows sacrifice and responsibility, which can make readers feel proud of him.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and determine which type of technique is used in the sentences.

 " In 1997, he created the Sammy Sosa Foundation to help people less fortunate than himself. “I want to be known as a better person than a baseball player,” Sosa said. He has donated money to worthy causes in both the Dominican Republic and in Chicago."

• Logos/logical appeal

• Pathos/emotional appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This paragraph is an example of pathos because it is meant to make the reader feel admiration and respect for Sammy Sosa.

• The author shows that Sosa helped people less fortunate than himself, which can make readers feel moved and inspired.

• The quote, “I want to be known as a better person than a baseball player,” helps readers connect to his values and character, not just his success.

• Donating money to causes in different places makes readers feel proud of his kindness and generosity.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the passage below and determine which type of technique is used in the sentences.

 "Mrs. Vera Clemente, Goodwill Ambassador for Major League Baseball, was present, and she had this to say about Sosa: “He’s not just a good baseball player, but a great human being."

• Logos/logical appeal

• Pathos/emotional appeal

• Expert Quote

• None of the above

Answer explanation

This is an expert quote because it comes from a credible authority with specialized knowledge related to the topic.

Mrs. Vera Clemente is identified as a Goodwill Ambassador for Major League Baseball, which means she represents and works closely with the professional baseball community. Because of her role and experience, she is considered knowledgeable about baseball players and their impact both on and off the field.

Her statement about Sammy Sosa—calling him “not just a good baseball player, but a great human being”—adds trustworthy, expert support to the author’s point. The author uses her words to strengthen the claim by showing that a respected figure in Major League Baseball agrees with the positive view of Sosa.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5