Rhetorical Appeal: Logos

Which term refers to the rhetorical appeal that focuses on facts, evidence, and logical reasoning to persuade an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which of the following statements is the strongest example of an appeal to Logos?

• The tragic scene made every parent in the audience weep uncontrollably.

• As a veteran teacher with thirty years of experience, I promise this new system works.

• A new poll shows that 78% of students believe the school day is too long.

• You would be a fool to trust the word of a known liar.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An argument that relies on a statistic (like '9 out of 10 dentists agree') primarily aims to appeal to the audience's...

• Sense of moral right and wrong.

• Emotional compassion or fear.

• Intellect and capacity for reason.

• Trust in the author's good intentions.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is the use of expert testimony (such as quoting a NASA scientist) an example of Logos?

• Because it makes the scientist feel important.

• Because the expert's statement is treated as a verifiable fact that supports the argument's logic.

• Because the audience is emotionally moved by the prestige of the organization.

• Because it shows the author is trying to be trustworthy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which piece of evidence would best use Logos to argue for the claim: 'Cell phones should be banned in class'?

• I feel personally distracted when my phone buzzes during a lesson.

• Our principal is a respected educator and believes in the ban.

• Studies at three different schools showed a 40% increase in attention span after cell phone bans.

• Think of the relief and peace your mind will feel without constant digital interruptions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the sentence: 'If all teenagers are required to take a financial literacy course, as mandated by State Bill 312, they will be 60% less likely to default on their loans in the future.' Which part of the sentence is the most explicit appeal to Logos?

• The phrase 'If all teenagers are required...'

• 'as mandated by State Bill 312'

• The phrase 'they will be 60% less likely...'

• The word 'future'

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which is an example of an unreliable appeal to Logos?

• Citing a peer-reviewed article from a major scientific journal.

• Using a statistic that clearly supports the claim and is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.

• A personal email from a friend claiming that their opinion is based on 'common sense'.

• Presenting a clear, step-by-step sequence of events that leads to a logical conclusion.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which statement primarily relies on anecdotal evidence (personal stories) rather than Logos?

• Traffic has increased 18% in the last year, according to the DOT report.

• My car broke down last week, so clearly all car brands are unreliable.

• The new policy mandates that all trash be sorted into recycling bins.

• Experiments confirmed the new cleaner removed 99.9% of germs.

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What characteristic is essential for a piece of evidence to be considered strong, effective Logos?

• It must cause the audience to feel sympathy or pity.

• It must be entertaining and easily remembered by the audience.

• It must be verifiable and sourced from a reliable, trustworthy entity.

• It must involve a famous person or respected leader.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If an author includes a detailed chart showing national poverty rates over the last decade, they are primarily appealing to the audience's sense of...

• Shared humanity and emotion.

• Trust in the author's character.

• Logical understanding and reason.

• Ethical duty to help others.

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