BASELINE UNDERSTANDING RHETORIC

What is rhetoric?

• The use of statistics to prove a point

• The art of using language to persuade

• A way to analyze historical documents

• A form of poetry

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on building the speaker’s credibility and trust?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which sentence is an example of using pathos?

• "As a doctor, I recommend this treatment."

• "Studies show that students who read daily score higher on tests."

• "Imagine how heartbroken families feel when they lose a loved one."

• "This solution will improve productivity by 50%."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The rhetorical appeal that uses logic, evidence, and facts is known as:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Bias

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best explains why a speaker would use ethos in a speech?

• To make the audience laugh

• To appeal to emotions

• To show that they are trustworthy and knowledgeable

• To use descriptive language

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5