Rhetorical Analysis Practice

The authors' reference to "compelling research by sociologist Margarita Torre" is an example of:

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Kairos

The article's conclusion about removing stigmas represents which type of appeal?

• Logical solution

• Emotional appeal

• Statistical evidence

• Expert testimony

Which of the following rhetorical choices would NOT be a part of the analysis of the following quote:

"In this century, Latin American immigrants and others, such as Puerto Ricans whose U.S. citizenship is automatic by nature of that island's commonwealth status, have fought for this country in U.S.-led wars. They have participated fully in this nation's democracy by voting, holding political office and paying taxes. And they have watched their children and grandchildren become so "American" that they resist speaking in Spanish."

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Tone

How should we describe what Marquez is doing in her 2nd and 3rd paragraphs through a rhetorical analysis lens?

• She's using pathos and trying to appeal to her audience's sense of anger about Spanish speakers.

• She's using logos to draw logical conclusions about her own beliefs and experiences.

• She's providing key evidence as to why she thinks it's wrong for people to speak Spanish in public.

• She's acknowledging the "other side" of the discussion to reassure that portion of the audience that she understands their concerns.

Why does Marquez bring up this point?

• It appeals to the authority of the founding fathers regarding why Spanish should be allowed. (Ethos)

• It appeals to her audience's sense of patriotism. (Pathos)

• It grounds her argument in factual, evidence-based history and laws. (Logos)

• She's leveraging it as an argument as to why is now the time for a government-mandated language.

The thesis statement for a rhetorical analysis essay must contain all of these except

• The rhetorical choices

• Purpose of analyzing the elements

• Author and title of the passage

• The gist of the passage

What should you put in the conclusion of a rhetorical analysis essay?

• All of these

• Significance of the rhetorical strategies

• Level of effectiveness of the strategies on message & aud

• Short explanation of the main points

In a rhetorical analysis essay task, what is the main goal of working the prompt before reading the passage?

• To unpack the writing prompt

• To internalize the question and all its parts

• So you will be more sensitive to applicable details while reading

• To practice active reading skills

Answer explanation

Internalizing the question is the same thing as working the prompt.

Which of these is not a rhetorical choice?

• Allusion to a historical figure

• Emotional appeals

• Parallelism of ideas or words

• Author's title or area of expertise

All of these are requirements of an introduction to a rhetorical analysis essay except

• Title and author

• Author's intended effect on reader

• Analysis and references from the passage

• The specific choices, strategies, and devices