Understanding Persuasive Writing

What is ethos in persuasive writing?

• Using emotions to persuade

• Using credibility or trustworthiness to persuade

• Using logic and facts to persuade

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which example shows logos?

• “You should donate because people are suffering.”

• “9 out of 10 doctors recommend this product.”

• “I am a trained professional, so trust my advice.”

• “We all feel bad when we see people in need.”

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is used in the sentence, "Imagine how sad it would be to see animals hurt in cages"?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the “E” in PEEL stand for?

• Explain

• Engage

• Example

• Evidence

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

True or False: Ethos appeals to emotions.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the “P” in PEEL stand for?

• Persuade

• Present

• Point

• Purpose

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Which part of the PEEL structure explains why your point matters?

• Point

• Evidence

• Explanation

• Link

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

In the sentence, "As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment," which appeal is used?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• PEEL

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does “ARE” stand for in argument structure?

• Argument, Reasons, Examples

• Answer, Reason, Example

• Argue, Repeat, Explain

• Answer, Result, Explain

Which appeal is used when you use statistics and data to prove your point?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• PEEL

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5