Identifying Rhetorical Appeals

A speaker discussing climate change uses scientific data and statistics to support their argument. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

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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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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

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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

An author writes a persuasive essay on the importance of education reform, using statistics about literacy rates and dropout rates. This strategy primarily utilizes:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Simile

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Recognizing emotional appeals is important because it helps the audience:

• Understand the logical structure of the argument

• Evaluate the credibility of the speaker

• Identify how the argument is trying to influence their feelings

• Determine the historical context of the argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5