Mastering Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

Which appeal is primarily based on logic and reason?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement claims that "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste." Which type of appeal is this an example of?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device aims to evoke an emotional response from the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Create an example of Logos.

• "Our charity has helped over 5,000 families in need."

• "Believe in our cause because I have twenty years of experience in this field."

• "Imagine if it were your family in this situation."

• "Studies show that early intervention can improve outcomes by 50%."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal relies on the credibility or character of the speaker or writer?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal used: "If we don't act now, we might lose our park to developers. Think of the children who will lose their playground!"

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Differentiate between Ethos and Pathos by choosing the correct statement.

• Ethos appeals to ethics, while Pathos appeals to logic.

• Ethos appeals to logic, while Pathos appeals to ethics.

• Ethos appeals to credibility, while Pathos appeals to emotion.

• Ethos appeals to emotion, while Pathos appeals to credibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device is an appeal to authority or credibility?

• Anecdote

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Creating an example of Pathos, choose the correct option.

• "According to the World Health Organization, a healthy diet can increase life expectancy."

• "Our founder has over 30 years of experience in nutritional science."

• "Imagine living a life where you can see your grandchildren grow up, all because you chose a healthier lifestyle today."

• "The statistics show a 40% decrease in heart disease among those who eat a balanced diet."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of rhetorical appeal is most effective when trying to persuade an audience through fear or desire?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5