Rhetorical Appeals

1. What term describes the methods used to persuade an audience in writing?

• a. Rhetorical appeals

• b. Literary devices

• c. Argumentative techniques

• d. Narrative structures

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Who is primarily credited with the study of rhetoric in ancient Greece?

• a. Plato

• b. Aristotle

• c. Socrates

• d. Homer

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What are the three main rhetorical appeals mentioned in the video?

• a. Ethos, logos, and pathos

• b. Ethos, ethos, and pathos

• c. Logic, emotion, and credibility

• d. Narrative, description, and exposition

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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An appeal to which of the following focuses on the credibility of the author?

• a. Logos

• b. Pathos

• c. Ethos

• d. Rhetoric

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In the context of rhetorical appeals, what does 'logos' refer to?

• a. Emotional appeal

• b. Ethical appeal

• c. Logical appeal

• d. Persuasive appeal

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Which of the following best describes an appeal to pathos?

• a. Using statistics to persuade

• b. Establishing credibility through expert opinion

• c. Eliciting an emotional response

• d. Providing logical arguments

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Which example is cited in the video as an illustration of pathos?

• a. A dentist recommending toothpaste

• b. A sad dog commercial with music

• c. A political debate

• d. A scientific presentation

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What type of appeal is being used when a celebrity endorses a product?

• a. Pathos

• b. Logos

• c. Ethos

• d. Rhetoric

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According to the video, how do advertisements often use rhetorical appeals?

• a. They only use logos.

• b. They blend all three appeals.

• c. They avoid using ethos.

• d. They focus solely on pathos.

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9. Why is it important to understand rhetorical appeals?

• a. To avoid writing altogether

• b. To evaluate arguments and make your own effectively

• c. To memorize historical facts

• d. To enhance poetic skills

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