Mastering Rhetoric with Aristotle

What is rhetoric according to Aristotle?

• The study of ancient languages

• The art of persuasion using words

• The history of political debates

• A form of government

Which type of rhetoric focuses on the future?

• Forensic

• Narrative

• Deliberative

• Epideictic

How did Churchill establish his ethos in his address to the U.S. Congress?

• By highlighting his lifelong commitment to democracy

• By appealing to the audience's emotions

• By using scientific research

• By showing his logical reasoning

What does ethos appeal to?

• Credibility

• Evidence

• Emotion

• Logic

Which appeal is based on logic and reason?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

• Pathos

What is an example of pathos?

• Using historical examples

• Demonstrating expertise

• Appealing to emotion

• Citing statistics

Why is it important to recognize when rhetorical appeals are being used on us?

• To better understand ancient texts

• To improve our own speaking skills

• To make informed decisions

• To learn a new language