Exploring Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Writing

Which of the following is NOT one of the three rhetorical appeals?

• Logos

• Mythos

• Pathos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the primary focus of ethos in rhetoric?

• Credibility and trust

• Humor

• Logical reasoning

• Emotional appeal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily concerned with the speaker's credibility?

• Mythos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes an appeal to logos?

• Using emotional stories

• Presenting statistical data

• Building trust with the audience

• Sharing personal experiences

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a key element of logos in an argument?

• Emotional stories

• Personal anecdotes

• Logical reasoning

• Credible sources

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal would be most effective in persuading someone who values rationality?

• Logos

• Mythos

• Pathos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can a speaker effectively use pathos in their argument?

• By citing credible sources

• By appealing to the audience's emotions

• By presenting logical arguments

• By using technical jargon

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can pathos be effectively combined with other appeals?

• By using only emotional stories

• By ignoring logical arguments

• By sprinkling emotional appeals on logical and credible arguments

• By focusing solely on the speaker's credibility

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the assignment given at the end of the video?

• To write a research paper

• To debate with a classmate

• To create a persuasive paragraph using ethos, pathos, and logos

• To analyze a commercial

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What should students do in their assignment to demonstrate their understanding of rhetorical appeals?

• Write a research paper

• Create a persuasive paragraph using ethos, pathos, and logos

• Analyze a commercial

• Debate with a classmate

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5