Rhetorical Devices

A Rhetorical Devices

• A technique or type of language that is used by a speaker to evoke a particular reaction.

• No clue

• A type of language used to argue

• Pathos, Logos and Ethos

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What are the three types of Rhetorical Devices

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Pathos

• Ethical Appeal

• Logical Appeal

• Emotional Appeal

• Path to the argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Logos

• Well-reasoned argument

• Strong Feelings

• Credibility

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Ethos

• Ethical Appeal

• Emotions

• Well-reasoned

• No clue

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of these is NOT pathos ?

• Feeling Words

• Figurative Language

• Experiences

• Facts

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How to identify logos?

• Statistics

• Sensory details

• Qualifications

• Research

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How to identify Ethos ?

• Facts & Evidence

• Emotional words

• Stating qualifications for expertise

• Just by reading the argument.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence appeals primarily to the reader's emotions?

• "The data from the past five years supports our conclusion."

• "Our company guarantees satisfaction with every purchase, backed by a full refund policy."

• "Think about how devastated your family would feel if they lost their home to a fire."

• "Using this device saves 25% more energy than the leading competitor."

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which advertisement relies on pathos to convince its audience?

• A commercial that shows a mother tearfully watching her son leave for college and then encouraging viewers to stay connected with family using their phone plan.

• A billboard that lists the exact health benefits of drinking a specific type of bottled water.

• A print ad that highlights the scientific ingredients used in a new skincare product.

• A social media post that offers a discount code for first-time buyers.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4