Rhetorical Appeals Worksheet

A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray.

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Tiger Woods endorses Nike.

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“The best cancer treatment in the nation. Year after year.”

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A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads.

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• A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Corvette. 

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• “Private demand for the product has tapered off and sales are at an all time low. It is time to research other options”

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• “As a dentist, I see this problem a lot and would recommend a sensitive toothpaste.”

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• “People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don’t, so we should each chocolate everyday.” 

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• “You will never be satisfied with your life if you don’t  seize this opportunity.”

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“In a four week trial, 91% of users saw firmer, younger-looking skin”

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5