ELA 9 Rhetoric Summative Study Guide

Which persuasive device or advertising technique is used in the following slogan?

"New Dodge half-ton pickup on sale now!"

• Famous Person (Ethos)

• Facts or Logic (Logos)

• Everyone has one (Pathos)

• New and Improve (Logos)

Which TWO persuasive devices or advertising techniques is used in the following slogan?

Tom Brady here reminding you that Dodge has a half-ton pickup that you will love! Everyone is rushing to get one, so pick up yours today!

• Famous People (Ethos)

• Facts (Logos)

• Fear of missing out (Pathos)

• Large engine and towing capability (Logos)

Which persuasive device is used in the following slogan?

Gatorade is great. Gatorade is good. Gatorade really refreshes.

• Everyone Uses It

• Famous People Say It

• New and Improved

• Logo or Brand Name Repetition

Gatorade is made with all natural ingredients and 20% less sugar in the new recipe!

• New and Improve

• Logo or Brand Repetition

• Famous People

• Everyone Uses It

What is the meaning of the word "starry"

• Very dark

• Lit by stars

• The north star is visible

• Pretty

What is the meaning of the word "cloudless"?

• Free from clouds- clear sky

• Very dark

• Lots of clouds

• A sky with one cloud

What is the meaning of the word "gaudy"?

• Following trends in style

• Very simple in style

• Tasteful and careful

• Very decorated, extravagant, showy in style

"Thus mellow'd to that tender light

   Which heaven to gaudy day denies."

Pick TWO answers that show what the above quote suggest about how the author feels about the daylight?

• He welcomes the daylight.

• The daylight feels very bright in a way that is annoying.

• The daylight is bothersome and he does not like it.

• He has a hard time sleeping and wants to wake up.

The word "gaudy" also means (pick two):

• brash

• careful

• tasteful

• crass

"Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.

Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;

For love is sufficient unto love."

What personality trait would you give to Love based on these lines from the selection?

• unselfish

• beautiful

• dangerous

• possessive