Rhetorical Devices

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What is a rhetorical device?

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A rhetorical device is a technique used by speakers or writers to persuade, inform, or entertain an audience.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What does 'pathos' refer to in rhetoric?

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Pathos refers to an appeal to emotions and feelings in order to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does 'logos' refer to in rhetoric?

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Logos refers to an appeal to logic and reason, using evidence and facts to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does 'ethos' refer to in rhetoric?

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Ethos refers to an appeal based on the character or credibility of the speaker or writer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of pathos in a sentence.

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"If you don't help me, I might lose my home and everything I love."

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Give an example of logos in a sentence.

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"Studies show that students with cell phones perform just as well academically as those without them."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of ethos in a sentence.

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"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective."

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices?

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The purpose is to enhance communication and persuade the audience more effectively.

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How can pathos be used in advertising?

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Advertisers use pathos by creating emotional connections, such as showing happy families or sad animals to evoke feelings.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is an example of a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning, such as 'appeal to authority' where someone argues that a claim is true simply because an authority figure believes it.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D