Analyzing Arguments and Appeals (Adv.)

Read the following argument: "Eating healthy foods can improve your mood. Studies show that people who eat more fruits and vegetables report feeling happier." What type of reasoning is used in this argument?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Causal reasoning

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.4

In the sentence "The advertisement claims that using this shampoo will make your hair shinier because it contains natural oils," which rhetorical appeal is primarily used?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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FL.ELA.6.R.3.4

In the statement "The charity commercial shows images of suffering animals to encourage donations," which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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FL.ELA.6.R.3.4

Analyze the argument: "All mammals have a backbone. A dolphin is a mammal. Therefore, a dolphin has a backbone." What type of reasoning is used in this argument?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Causal reasoning

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FL.ELA.6.R.2.4

In the sentence "The speaker references a well-known scientist to support their claim about climate change," which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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FL.ELA.6.R.3.4

Evaluate the argument: "Many people who exercise regularly have lower stress levels. Therefore, exercising can help reduce stress." What type of reasoning is being used here?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

• Causal reasoning

Tags

FL.ELA.6.R.2.4

In the statement "The politician's speech included statistics to back up their policy proposal," which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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FL.ELA.6.R.3.4

Which of these is an example of abductive reasoning?

• Concluding that the sidewalk is wet because it is cloudy.
• Assuming the sidewalk is dry because it hasn't rained.
• Determining that it is sunny because people are outside.
• Inferring that it rained because the sidewalk is wet.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1