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Mastering Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

Authored by Cathi McNees

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 5+ times

Mastering Rhetorical Appeals and Devices
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which appeal is primarily based on logic and reason?

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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%."

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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