Understanding the Rhetorical Triangle for AP English Language

Understanding the Rhetorical Triangle for AP English Language

Assessment

Passage

English

11th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.9-10.5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Jeffrey Kennell

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the rhetorical triangle, what does the 'Author' represent?

A) The writer or speaker

B) The audience

C) The purpose

D) The message

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of the rhetorical triangle is concerned with the 'Purpose'?

The reason for communication

The audience's needs

The author's identity

The message's clarity.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three elements of Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle?

A) Ethos, Pathos, Logos

B) Ethos, Pathos, Mythos

C) Logos, Pathos, Kairos

D) Ethos, Mythos, Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to establish Ethos in an argument?

To make the argument humorous

To establish credibility

To appeal to emotions

To confuse the audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of knowing the Rhetorical Triangle for the AP English Language exam?

It is irrelevant

It is fundamental to scoring well

It is only for extra credit

It is optional

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of ethos? A) A doctor endorsing a medical product B) A celebrity promoting a perfume C) A child asking for candy D) A politician making promises.

A doctor endorsing a medical product

A celebrity promoting a perfume

A child asking for candy

A politician making promises.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of using ethos in an argument?

To appeal to the audience's emotions

To establish the speaker's credibility

To present logical reasoning

To entertain the audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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