Persuasive Writing/Rhetorical Analysis

The main goal of persuasive writing is to…

• entertain the reader

• convince the reader to do or believe something

• to describe a character or setting

• explain how something works

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is an example of pathos (emotional appeal)?

• Helmets come in different size and color.

• Wearing a helmet reduces head injuries by 70%.

• The CDC recommends wearing a helmet.

• Imagine your best friend gets hurt because they didn't wear a helmet.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When an author uses facts, statistics, or research to make a point, they are using…

• ethos

• exaggeration

• pathos

• logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a claim in an argument?

• A story the author tells

• The writers main opinion or position

• Evidence supporting another persons idea

• The opposite viewpoint

What is the intended audience of a text?

• The editor of the text

• The people mentioned in the story

• The group of people the author hopes to influence

• The author's friends and family

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

When a writer anticipates and responds to the other side’s argument, this is called:

• A call to action

• Emotional appeal

• Counterclaim

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

The tone of a persuasive text refers to:

• The author's attitude towards the topic

• The rhythm of the sentences

• The number of rhetorical devices used

• The length of the text

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

When a writer repeats words or phrases for emphasis, that technique is called...

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The overall feeling or attitude a writer uses toward a topic is called the:

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A writer’s main argument or opinion is called the: