ELA 2 Vocabulary List 2

Benjamin is giving a speech and highlights his years of experience and trustworthy reputation to persuade the audience. What is the term for this type of appeal to credibility or character?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Noah is trying to convince his classmates to support a new recycling program at school. He presents statistics and logical reasons to show how recycling benefits the environment. What is the term for this type of appeal?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

During a debate, Zoe tries to persuade the audience by sharing a touching personal story that makes them feel sympathy for her point of view. What is the term for this type of appeal?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Priya is preparing for a debate competition and wants to master the art of effective or persuasive speaking and writing. What is the term for this skill?

• Rhetoric

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Phonetics

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Michael is preparing a speech and wants to convince his audience by appealing to their ethics, logic, and emotions. What is the term for this persuasive strategy (ethos, logos, pathos)?

• Rhetorical Appeal

• Figurative Language

• Dramatic Irony

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Mia is preparing a speech and wants to make her arguments more persuasive and impactful. What is the term for the technique she can use to persuade or emphasize?

• Rhetorical Device

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Henry is reading a complex article for his science class. He wants to understand the meaning and structure of the article, so he decides to examine it closely. What is the term for what Henry is doing?

• Analyze

• Ignore

• Summarize

• Memorize

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Oliver is reading a news article and wants to understand what the author is really trying to say. What is the term for the main point or message of a text?

• Central Idea

• Setting

• Characterization

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

During a team meeting, David gave instructions that were stated clearly and directly so everyone understood exactly what to do. What is the term for this way of communicating?

• Explicit

• Implicit

• Ambiguous

• Obscure

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Grace was given a set of instructions at work, but her manager did not state every detail. Instead, some expectations were implied or understood without being stated. What is the term for this?

• Implicit

• Explicit

• Obscure

• Ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4