Rhetorical Appeal

Pathos Example

• After so many years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed, health sacrificed... it's time that you took a stand!

• Trust me, I didn't go to medical school for 10 years to not know how to perform a basic check-up.

• People who reported using sunscreen when they were younger now have less wrinkles and less dark spots compared to someone that refused to wear sunscreen.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal involves appealing to the audience's emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a writer questions the reliability of a source by pointing out a conflict of interest, they are evaluating the source's:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Syntax

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A political candidate's speech is filled with stories about struggling families and their challenges. This approach primarily uses which rhetorical strategy?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement uses a heartwarming story of a family reunion to sell airline tickets. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Irony

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A blog post uses vivid language to describe the devastating effects of deforestation on wildlife. This technique is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Allegory

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a speaker cites their years of experience in a field as a reason to trust their argument, they are appealing to:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Paradox

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A debate team presents a well-structured argument with clear, logical points and evidence. This approach demonstrates an appeal to:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Satire

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5