Essential Terms: Rhetorical Strategies

Which of the following best defines the term "rhetoric" as used in English Language Arts?

• The study of numbers and their properties

• The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• The process of scientific experimentation

• The use of fictional characters in a story

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the term "ethos" refer to in rhetorical analysis?

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Credibility or ethical appeal

• Use of figurative language

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word most closely matches the connotative meaning of "formality" in the context of a court opinion?

• Casualness

• Seriousness

• Humor

• Confusion

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The speaker's tone was somber as she addressed the audience," what does the word "somber" most likely mean?

• Joyful

• Serious

• Excited

• Indifferent

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following is an example of "pathos" in a persuasive speech?

• Listing statistics to support a claim

• Quoting an expert to build trust

• Sharing a personal story to evoke sympathy

• Defining a technical term

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read the following sentence: "The lawyer's argument was built on logos, using clear evidence and logical reasoning." What does "logos" mean in this context?

• Emotional appeal

• Ethical appeal

• Logical appeal

• Figurative language

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Given the sentence, "The journalist's tone was objective, unlike the passionate tone of the activist," what does the word "objective" suggest about the journalist's writing?

• It is biased and emotional

• It is neutral and fact-based

• It is humorous and light-hearted

• It is confusing and unclear

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

A writer uses the phrase "the cold grip of fear" in a speech. What is the effect of this figurative language on the audience?

• It provides a technical explanation

• It creates a vivid image and emotional response

• It clarifies a scientific concept

• It lists factual information

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If a speaker wants to appeal to an audience's sense of logic, which strategy should they use?

• Tell a personal story

• Use emotional language

• Present statistics and evidence

• Use humor

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the sentence, "The politician's rhetoric was filled with appeals to national pride," what is the purpose of these appeals?

• To confuse the audience

• To evoke emotional responses and unity

• To provide technical definitions

• To criticize the audience

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4