Rhetorical Appeals Review

"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position.  He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."

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• all of these

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“If you don’t purchase this life insurance, and something happens to you, how will your family survive? Think of all of the damage and loss it can cause them."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"More than one hundred thousand peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for weight loss."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the dominant appeal: "You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the dominant appeal: "If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and awards for my work speak for themselves."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match the technique to the appropriate appeal: appeal to trustworthiness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match the technique to the appropriate appeal: certificate/degree

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Match the technique to the appropriate appeal: emotional visuals

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the dominant appeal: "They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who get hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the dominant appeal: ""The veterinarian says that a Golden Retriever will be the perfect match for our active family lifestyle."

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• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5