EOC Practice #5 (Informational)

What does 'logos' appeal to in persuasive writing?

• Reader's imagination

• Author's credibility

• Emotions of the reader

• Logic of the readers

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of appeal is based on the author's credibility?

• Logos

• Syllogism

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a syllogism in the context of rhetorical strategies?

• A type of emotional appeal

• A stylistic choice of words

• A logical structure consisting of two statements and a conclusion

• A fallacious reasoning method

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does 'fallacious reasoning' refer to?

• Citing accurate data

• Making an invalid or incorrect argument

• Demonstrating legal expertise

• Using emotional language

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

What is the primary purpose of 'public advocacy'?

• To support or influence a specific cause

• To entertain the audience

• To provide legal advice

• To analyze historical events

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which document is an example of a seminal U.S. text?

• A personal letter

• The Federalist papers

• A scientific report

• A modern novel

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the main function of a 'counterclaim' in persuasive texts?

• To oppose or disagree with another claim

• To provide additional support to the main claim

• To summarize the text

• To introduce new topics

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

What does 'deductive reasoning' involve?

• Listing facts without drawing conclusions

• Describing the author's personal experiences

• Drawing a conclusion based on general information

• Appealing to the reader's emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which type of style is characterized by the use of complex sentences and third-person point of view?

• Descriptive style

• Formal style

• Narrative style

• Informal style

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'inductive reasoning' involve?

• Ignoring evidence to make a point

• Focusing solely on emotional appeals

• Starting with a general statement and proving it

• Using specific details to draw a general conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1