Exploring Cicero's Rhetorical Techniques: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Who was the corrupt governor of Sicily that Cicero took on in his first case?

• Varus

• Pompey

• Caesar

• Brutus

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was Cicero's main argument against Varus in his speech?

• Varus was a great leader

• Varus was corrupt and should not be allowed to continue

• Varus was innocent

• Varus should be promoted

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Cicero argue would happen if the Senate and judges continued to ignore Varus's corruption?

• Nothing significant

• Varus would become more powerful

• Rome would lose honor and respect

• Rome would gain more power

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Cicero emphasize about Roman cultural life in his speech?

• It was the best in the world

• It was irrelevant to the case

• It had a bad reputation due to corruption

• It was highly respected worldwide

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How did Cicero include himself in his appeal to the judges and senators?

• By stating he was part of the Roman people and shared the responsibility

• By claiming he was also guilty

• By saying he was not involved

• By ignoring his own role

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What did Cicero risk by taking on Varus?

• His wealth

• His reputation

• His life

• His family

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the rhetorical appeal to ethos?

• An appeal to emotions

• An appeal to logic

• An appeal to the speaker's credibility and benevolence

• An appeal to fear

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In Cicero's speech, what does the appeal to logos involve?

• Emotional arguments

• Logical arguments

• Personal stories

• Ethical arguments

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the appeal to pathos in rhetoric?

• An appeal to the speaker's credibility

• An appeal to logic

• An appeal to emotions

• An appeal to tradition

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5