WorksheetsRhetorical Devices
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is this an example of? \
“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.”
Repitition
Ethos
Allusion
Logos
A technique by which the writer or speaker anticipates the claim that will be made the opposition is called -
rebuttal
counterargument
logos
call to action
What is an anecdote?
A funny story
An indirect reference to a famous person or idea
A short, personal story that is meant to connect with audience
Repeating words or phrases
A response to the counterargument that should address the flaws made in argument and prove why it is wrong is called the
thesis
counterclaim
evidence
rebuttal
“According to Dr. Jones, a leading neurologist from UCSF, the impact of drugs on the brain can be devastating” is an example of ---
logos
ethos
anecdote
call to action
About 70% of middle school students said that they cannot wait to return to on-campus schooling" is an example of--
logos
ethos
pathos
claim
When a writer appeals to the readers' emotions and attempts to affect the listeners personal feelings (making listeners sad, happy, laugh, angry, etc).
counterclaim
reasoning
sensitivity
pathos
“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quick sands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children.”
What rhetorical device is being used in bold?
call to action
repetition
logos
allusion
What is a rhetorical question?
Any question that is asked?
Wherever you see a question mark.
To ask a question of an audience to engage them without having a response from the audience.
It is only located in the beginning of an essay.
“So, if you really care about mother earth, write a letter to you governor and tell him your concerns and solution!” is an example of--
anecdote
call to action
logos
rebuttal
Asking or encouraging your audience to do something ( take action) as the result of your argument is the --
thesis
allusion
logos
call to action
An argument where a speaker claims or attempts to persuade the reader with the use of deductive reasoning; uses facts and statistics; showing what can be expected because what has gone before.
logos
ethos
pathos
argumentation
An argument where a speaker claims to be an expert, or relies on information provided by experts; also involves the speaker’s values/morals.
expert opinion
pathos
logos
ethos
What is rhetoric?
When you ask a question but do not expect an answer
When you make someone feel bad or sad
The techniques used for persuasive speaking and writing
When you use evidence to support your reasons
