Rhetorical Analysis

What are the three rhetorical appeals?

• ethos, pathos, and logos

• pathos, ethos, and logos

• ethics, emotion, and logic

• emotion, logic, and credibility

Which persuasive technique involves appealing to the emotions of the audience?

• Visual appeal or Aesthetics

• Emotional appeal or Pathos

• Logical appeal or Logos

• Ethical appeal or Ethos

What is the purpose of analyzing speeches?

• To identify the speaker's favorite food.

• To analyze the grammar and syntax of the speech.

• To understand the message, rhetoric, and persuasive techniques used by the speaker.

• To determine the speaker's favorite color.

How can you identify the audience and purpose of a speech?

• Analyze the language, tone, and content of the speech.

• Listen to the speech and guess the audience and purpose.

• Ask the speaker directly about the audience and purpose.

• Look for visual cues in the speech to determine the audience and purpose.

What is the importance of supporting arguments with evidence?

• Supporting arguments with evidence is not important because personal opinions are more persuasive.

• Supporting arguments with evidence is not important because it can make the argument too complicated.

• Supporting arguments with evidence is important because it adds credibility and validity to the argument.

• Supporting arguments with evidence is not important because it can be time-consuming and unnecessary.

Give an example of a speech that effectively uses ethos.

• Barack Obama's 'Yes We Can' speech

• Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

• Nelson Mandela's 'I Am Prepared to Die' speech

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech

What persuasive technique is used when a speaker uses logical reasoning and evidence to support their argument?

• logos

• kairos

• pathos

• ethos

Why is it important for a speaker to consider their audience when delivering a speech?

• To show off their knowledge and expertise.

• To make the speech more entertaining.

• To confuse and challenge the audience.

• To tailor the message to meet the needs and interests of the listeners.

What is the difference between ethos and pathos?

• Ethos is emotional appeal, while pathos is credibility.

• Ethos is the use of logic, while pathos is the use of humor.

• Ethos and pathos are the same thing.

• Ethos is credibility, while pathos is emotional appeal.

Provide an example of a speech where the speaker effectively uses logos.

• A speech about the importance of sleep that uses personal anecdotes and stories to support the arguments.

• A speech about the dangers of smoking that uses quotes from famous celebrities to support the arguments.

• A speech about the benefits of meditation that uses emotional appeals and personal experiences to support the arguments.

• A speech about the benefits of exercise that uses statistics and scientific studies to support the arguments.