Rhetorical Appeals & Text Structure

What is an appeal?

• The reason or intent or writing a text

• A method of arguing that is used to persuade a specific audience

• How a character views and processes a situation

• A claim backed up with relevant evidence

Which rhetorical appeal is used when an author tries to establish credibility or trust with the audience?

• Pathos

• Metaphor

• Logos

• Ethos

Which rhetorical appeal is used when an author aims to evoke emotions in the audience?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Simile

• Ethos

Which rhetorical appeal is used when an author uses logical reasoning and evidence to persuade the audience?

• Alliteration

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following statement? "As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is safe and effective."

• Logos

• Simile

• Pathos

• Ethos

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following statement? "Imagine the joy on a child's face when they receive a gift they've been dreaming of. Your donation can make that happen."

• Onomatopoeia

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following statement? "Studies show that students who read regularly score 20% higher on tests than those who don't."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Alliteration

• Pathos

What is rhetoric?

• An author's feelings about what they're writing

• A thesis statement

• The art of persuasion

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following statement? "Our company has been a trusted leader in the industry for over 50 years, ensuring quality and reliability in every product we offer."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

Combining ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive writing and speaking

• confuses the audience.

• makes the argument one-sided.

• strengthens the overall argument.

• is generally discouraged.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

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CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1

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