Rhetorical Appeals Analysis

Which rhetorical strategy relies on logic and reason to persuade an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a speaker cites their qualifications or character to establish credibility, they are using:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement that makes viewers feel sad about the plight of homeless animals is primarily using which appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is the best example of Logos?

• A politician discussing the moral reasons for a new policy

• A scientist presenting data and statistics to support a conclusion

• A celebrity endorsing a new product

• A charity using emotional stories to solicit donations

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical strategy used: "As a doctor with over 30 years of experience, I believe this treatment is the most effective."

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Simile

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Evaluating the effectiveness of Logos in an argument involves examining:

• The emotional impact of the argument

• The credibility of the speaker

• The logic and evidence presented

• The timeliness of the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A commercial that shows happy families enjoying a product together is primarily using which type of appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a writer uses statistics from reputable sources to argue their point, they are using:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Irony

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An argument that is based on facts, evidence, and logical reasoning is strong in:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Sarcasm

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5