Persuasion and Argumentation

Match the following

• the needs we need to survive: food, air, water, shelter, and reproduction

• physiological need

• The need to feel secure and safe physically, family, health, and money.

• love and belongingness need

• The need to fit in and belong and feel connection with others.

• self-esteem need

• They need to self-respect.

• self-actualization

• The need to reach our full potential

• safety need

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.B

This rhetorical device appeals to a sense of logic by providing facts, figures, statistics, logic, proof, evidence, etc...

• pathos

• ethos

• logos

Answer explanation

The rhetorical device that appeals to logic is called logos. It uses facts, figures, and evidence to persuade the audience, distinguishing it from pathos, which appeals to emotions, and ethos, which appeals to credibility.

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This appeals to the audience's emotion

Answer explanation

The term 'pathos' refers to an appeal to the audience's emotions, making it the correct choice for this question. It is often used in rhetoric to evoke feelings and connect with the audience on an emotional level.

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This rhetorical device demonstrates the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker, product, company, or service.

• pathos

• ethos

• logos

Answer explanation

The rhetorical device that demonstrates credibility and trustworthiness is called ethos. It establishes the speaker's authority and reliability, making it essential for persuading an audience.

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Who is the intended audience, and how do you know?

• Families because it shows a baby.

• Potential parents because it shows a picture of a baby.

• Teens because it says "Thinking being a teen parent wont cost you?"

• Children because it shows a picture of a baby.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Teens because it says "Thinking being a teen parent wont cost you?"' as it directly addresses teenagers contemplating parenthood, unlike the other options which focus on different audiences.

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Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Physiological

• Self-actualization

Answer explanation

The ad employs Pathos by evoking emotions, Logos by using logical arguments or facts, and Physiological needs by addressing basic human requirements. These appeals effectively connect with the audience's motivations.

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What is this ad attempting/trying to do? Check all that apply.

• Sell baby products.

• Sell a nanny or babysitting service.

• Inform about family planning.

• Convince teens to not get pregnant.

Answer explanation

The ad aims to convince teens to not get pregnant by highlighting the challenges of early parenthood, rather than selling products or services related to babies or family planning.

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Who is the intended audience, and how do you know? Check all that apply.

• Women athletes of color as shown per the picture.

• All athletes because the person is an athlete.

• All female athletes because the athlete in the picture is female.

• Soldiers because they are heroes.

Answer explanation

The intended audience is women athletes of color, as indicated by the picture, and all female athletes, since the athlete depicted is female. The other options do not directly relate to the image or context.

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Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Esteem

• Self-actualization

Answer explanation

The ad employs Pathos by evoking emotions, Ethos by establishing credibility, Esteem by appealing to self-worth, and Self-actualization by encouraging personal growth and fulfillment.

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TEKS.ELA.9-12.II.A.9

Which appeals and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs does this ad employ? Check all that apply.

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Esteem

• Safety and security

Answer explanation

The ad employs Pathos by evoking emotions, Ethos by establishing credibility, Logos through logical arguments, and Esteem by appealing to self-worth, making these choices relevant in Maslow's Hierarchy.

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