Rhetorical Appeals

Which rhetorical appeal attempts to prove credibility or expertise to persuade the reader?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kronos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In attempt to sell their newest shoe, Nike states they will make you jump 20% higher if purchased. This is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

• Legos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A politician that gives a speech urging the people to vote for them stating "America is going down the drain fast! If you don't vote for me, the future of America is doomed!"

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement uses statistics from scientific studies to convince the audience of its effectiveness. This is an example of which type of appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the appeal used in the following statement: "Dentists recommend this toothpaste."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Rhetoric

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A charity uses images of animals in distress to encourage donations. This appeal primarily uses:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A speaker discussing climate change emphasizes the potential for future generations to suffer if action is not taken. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metonymy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Using numbers to get us to think logically

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Arrows

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A member of Congress explains that the proposed bill will cost 60% more to put into practice than its sponsor claims.

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5