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Unit 6 FA 1 Study Guide ELA 9

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

They're made out of meat!

a)

Assertion of Certainty

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Call to Action

d)

Pathos

2.

There's no doubt about it!

a)

Assertion of Certainty

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Call to Action

d)

Pathos

3-10.
3.

That's impossible! What about the radio signals? The message to the stars?

a)

Assertion of Certainty

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Call to Action

d)

Refutation

4.

That's ridiculous! How can meat make a machine?

a)

Assertion of Certainty

b)

Counter Argument

c)

Refutation

d)

Proof by Contradiction or Absurdity

5.

They use radio waves to talk but the signals don't come from them. They come from machines.

a)

Call to Action

b)

Counter Arugment

c)

Pathos

d)

Logos

6.

Which are examples of light-hearted (funny) diction? Check ALL that apply.

a)

sentience

b)

Yes. Finally. Thank-you.

c)

Omigod

d)

Crackpots

7.

We picked up several from different planets... took them on board the vessel... probed them...completely meat.

a)

Counter Arugment

b)

Proof of Absurdity

c)

Source of Authority

d)

Call to Action

8.

We picked up several from different planets... took them on board the vessel... probed them...completely meat.

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Rhetorical Analysis

9.

You're not thinking are you? You are refusing to deal with what I am trying to tell you!

a)

Rhetorical Analysis

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Pathos

10.

They're only part meat...like the Weddilei

Choose all that apply.

a)

Pathos

b)

Simile

c)

Analogy

d)

Call to Action

11.
This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
12.

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.

a)

ETHOS

b)

PATHOS

c)

LOGOS

13.

In his opening paragraph, King says that he rarely pauses to answer criticisms, but he is replying to the clergymen because

a)

their actions were unwise and untimely.

b)

their letter shows them to be extremists.

c)

he believes them to be sincere and good.

d)

he wants his letter to bring about change.

14.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
15.
Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
16.
Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch...
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
17.

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)

(A) presenting an effect of using logos and what causes it to work

b)

(B) presenting an appeal to logos and a flaw in the argument's ethos

c)

(C) providing an example of ethos and the way pathos supports it

d)

(D) providing an argument for ethos and another one against it

18.

Identify the appeal used in the following statement: "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Anaphora

19.

The use of a well-known celebrity in an advertisement to sell a product is an example of which type of appeal?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Kairos

20.

A politician speaks about their humble beginnings to connect with the audience. This is an example of:

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Metonymy

21.

Which of the following is an example of using logos in an argument?

a)

Citing a recent study with relevant data

b)

Sharing a personal anecdote

c)

Appealing to the audience's sense of justice

d)

Using a celebrity endorsement

22.

An advertisement uses statistics from scientific studies to convince the audience of its effectiveness. This is an example of which type of appeal?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Euphemism

23.

A charity uses images of animals in distress to encourage donations. This appeal primarily uses:

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Analogy

24.

A speaker discussing climate change emphasizes the potential for future generations to suffer if action is not taken. This is an example of:

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Metonymy

25.

The main goal of persuasion in writing is to:

a)

Inform the reader about a topic

b)

Entertain the reader

c)

Convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

d)

Describe a scene or event

26.

What is the primary purpose of using "logos" in an argument?

a)

To appeal to the audience's sense of right and wrong

b)

To evoke an emotional response from the audience

c)

To present logical and factual evidence to support a claim

d)

To discredit the opposing viewpoint

27.

For an argument to be considered "valid," it must:

a)

Only use emotional appeals

b)

Be based on facts and logical reasoning

c)

Disregard opposing viewpoints

d)

Use complex vocabulary to confuse the opponent

28.

A "counterclaim" in an argumentative essay is:

a)

A claim that supports the main argument

b)

A claim that opposes the main argument

c)

A summary of the main argument

d)

A restatement of the thesis

29.

A strong rebuttal in an argumentative essay should:

a)

Ignore the counterclaim

b)

Acknowledge and then disprove the counterclaim

c)

Agree with the counterclaim

d)

Focus on unrelated evidence

30.

Which of the following best defines "ethos" in persuasive writing?

a)

The logical appeal of an argument

b)

The emotional appeal to the audience

c)

The credibility and ethical appeal of the speaker

d)

The use of counterclaims to strengthen an argument

31.

Which element of persuasion involves the strategic use of language to achieve a specific purpose?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

Rhetoric

32.

To effectively persuade an audience, an argument must:

a)

Only use logical appeals

b)

Only use emotional appeals

c)

Use a combination of ethos, logos, and pathos

d)

Avoid addressing counterclaims

33.

Which of the following is an example of a "claim" in an argumentative essay?

a)

A summary of the opposing viewpoint

b)

A statement that the author believes to be true and will support with evidence

c)

A piece of evidence that supports the main argument

d)

A question posed to the reader to make them think

34.

A "rebuttal" in an argumentative essay is used to:

a)

Introduce the topic

b)

Support the counterclaim

c)

Refute the counterclaim

d)

Conclude the essay

35.

What appeal is being used in this picture?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

36.

What appeal is being used in this picture?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

37.

What appeal is being used in this picture?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

38.

What appeal is being used in this picture?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos