Post-Writing ELA Review

Which of the following sentences BEST represents the rhetorical appeal ethos?

• My dear mother told me about this once

• As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment
• My friend told me this is the best option
• I have a feeling this is the right choice

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does the author of this sentence develop their appeal of ethos?

As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment

• By highlighting their 20 years of experience as a doctor, the author establishes trust

• By mentioning their experience, the author evokes the emotion of sorrow

• By discussing their love for medicine, the author makes the audience laugh

• By bragging about the years of experience as a doctor, the author creates uncertainty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following statements uses the rhetorical appeal pathos?

• The statement 'According to statistics, 90% of people prefer this product' appeals to pathos by using emotional manipulation.
• The statement 'Scientists agree that this is the best course of action' appeals to pathos by appealing to authority figures.
• The statement 'Think of the children who will go hungry if we don't take action' appeals to pathos by evoking feelings of empathy and concern for the well-being of children.
• The statement 'This product is the most affordable option on the market' appeals to pathos by using logical reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following statements uses the rhetorical appeal logos?

• Eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health
• Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy heart
• Heart disease can be prevented by consuming fruits and vegetables
• Studies have shown that eating fruits and vegetables daily can reduce the risk of heart disease

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which definition matches connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word
• The pronunciation of a word
• The origin of a word
• The emotional or cultural association that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which definition matches denotation?

• Emotional response to a word
• Figurative definition of a word
• Synonym of a word
• Literal definition of a word

What word is an example of a positive connotation?

• joyful
• regular

• depressing
• sport

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How does the connotation of the word "ugly" affect the tone of this sentence?

They made ugly comments at me; I can't believe I trusted them!

• The connotation of the word 'ugly' adds humor and light-heartedness to the sentence.
• The connotation of the word 'ugly' makes the sentence neutral and unbiased.
• The connotation of the word 'ugly' adds a positive and uplifting tone to the sentence.
• The connotation of the word 'ugly' adds a emotional and angry tone to the sentence.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following passages uses chronological text structure?

• The passage that focuses on cause and effect relationships rather than a timeline of events.
• The passage that presents information in order of importance rather than in chronological order.
• The passage that describes a historical event from start to finish without jumping back and forth in time.
• The passage that includes flashbacks and jumps between different time periods.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following passages contains sequence text structure?

• The passage that describes a recipe for baking a cake.
• The passage that lists facts about a historical event.
• The passage that describes a scientific theory.
• The passage that recounts a personal experience.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5