Year 8 Weeks 1-3 Revision (English)

Ethos refers to...

• Written

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Logic

Contractions should not be used in...

• Formal writing/speaking

• Informal writing/speaking

Which sentence is more formal?

• The results of the study were mixed up.

• The results of the study were confused.

Persuasive language is always formal in style.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is NOT an example of the rhetorical strategy of emphasis?

• Alliteration- Repetition of the first sound in consecutive words

• Repetition- Using the same word a number of times.

• Cumulation- Using many similar words in a short space of time.

• Dialogue- A conversation between two or more people.

Which type of evidence is best used for pathos arguments?

• Anecdotal

• Expert Opinion

• Statistical

This is an example of a __________ question: "What time do you call this!?"

Clear assertive language should be used in...

• Formal Speeches

• Informal Speeches

• Persuasive Speeches

Which sentence is more formal?

• Lecturers still count on students to use correct grammar and punctuation in essays.

• Lecturers expect students to use correct grammar and punctuation in essays.

Which type of evidence is best used for ethos arguments?

• Anecdotal

• Expert Opinion

• Statistical