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WorksheetsUnit 6 FA 1 Study Guide ELA 9
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 23mins
They're made out of meat!
Assertion of Certainty
Counter Argument
Call to Action
Pathos
There's no doubt about it!
Assertion of Certainty
Counter Argument
Call to Action
Pathos
That's impossible! What about the radio signals? The message to the stars?
Assertion of Certainty
Counter Argument
Call to Action
Refutation
That's ridiculous! How can meat make a machine?
Assertion of Certainty
Counter Argument
Refutation
Proof by Contradiction or Absurdity
They use radio waves to talk but the signals don't come from them. They come from machines.
Call to Action
Counter Arugment
Pathos
Logos
Which are examples of light-hearted (funny) diction? Check ALL that apply.
sentience
Yes. Finally. Thank-you.
Omigod
Crackpots
We picked up several from different planets... took them on board the vessel... probed them...completely meat.
Counter Arugment
Proof of Absurdity
Source of Authority
Call to Action
We picked up several from different planets... took them on board the vessel... probed them...completely meat.
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Rhetorical Analysis
You're not thinking are you? You are refusing to deal with what I am trying to tell you!
Rhetorical Analysis
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
They're only part meat...like the Weddilei
Choose all that apply.
Pathos
Simile
Analogy
Call to Action
The scores from the most recent standardized tests show that students are improving in language arts but have made no measurable progress in math. Therefore, additional instruction in math should be offered at every grade level.
ETHOS
PATHOS
LOGOS
In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying to the clergymen because
their actions were unwise and untimely.
their letter shows them to be extremists.
he believes them to be sincere and good.
he wants his letter to bring about change.
Read the selections from the sections "What is Logos?" and "What Is Ethos?"
An everyday example of an appeal to logos is the argument that Lady Gaga was more popular than Justin Bieber in 2011 because Gaga's fan pages collected 10 million more Facebook fans than Bieber's. Facebook fan pages can be started by anyone. Lady Gaga may have 50 different fan pages, and each page may contain duplicate "fans."
The two sentences develop the relationship between persuasive strategies by ____.
(A) presenting an effect of using logos and what causes it to work
(B) presenting an appeal to logos and a flaw in the argument's ethos
(C) providing an example of ethos and the way pathos supports it
(D) providing an argument for ethos and another one against it
Identify the appeal used in the following statement: "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Anaphora
The use of a well-known celebrity in an advertisement to sell a product is an example of which type of appeal?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Kairos
A politician speaks about their humble beginnings to connect with the audience. This is an example of:
Logos
Ethos
Pathos
Metonymy
Which of the following is an example of using logos in an argument?
Citing a recent study with relevant data
Sharing a personal anecdote
Appealing to the audience's sense of justice
Using a celebrity endorsement
An advertisement uses statistics from scientific studies to convince the audience of its effectiveness. This is an example of which type of appeal?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Euphemism
A charity uses images of animals in distress to encourage donations. This appeal primarily uses:
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Analogy
A speaker discussing climate change emphasizes the potential for future generations to suffer if action is not taken. This is an example of:
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Metonymy
The main goal of persuasion in writing is to:
Inform the reader about a topic
Entertain the reader
Convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.
Describe a scene or event
What is the primary purpose of using "logos" in an argument?
To appeal to the audience's sense of right and wrong
To evoke an emotional response from the audience
To present logical and factual evidence to support a claim
To discredit the opposing viewpoint
For an argument to be considered "valid," it must:
Only use emotional appeals
Be based on facts and logical reasoning
Disregard opposing viewpoints
Use complex vocabulary to confuse the opponent
A "counterclaim" in an argumentative essay is:
A claim that supports the main argument
A claim that opposes the main argument
A summary of the main argument
A restatement of the thesis
A strong rebuttal in an argumentative essay should:
Ignore the counterclaim
Acknowledge and then disprove the counterclaim
Agree with the counterclaim
Focus on unrelated evidence
Which of the following best defines "ethos" in persuasive writing?
The logical appeal of an argument
The emotional appeal to the audience
The credibility and ethical appeal of the speaker
The use of counterclaims to strengthen an argument
Which element of persuasion involves the strategic use of language to achieve a specific purpose?
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Rhetoric
To effectively persuade an audience, an argument must:
Only use logical appeals
Only use emotional appeals
Use a combination of ethos, logos, and pathos
Avoid addressing counterclaims
Which of the following is an example of a "claim" in an argumentative essay?
A summary of the opposing viewpoint
A statement that the author believes to be true and will support with evidence
A piece of evidence that supports the main argument
A question posed to the reader to make them think
A "rebuttal" in an argumentative essay is used to:
Introduce the topic
Support the counterclaim
Refute the counterclaim
Conclude the essay
What appeal is being used in this picture?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
What appeal is being used in this picture?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
What appeal is being used in this picture?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
What appeal is being used in this picture?
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
