Rhetorical Appeals and Techniques Review

Identify the Rhetorical Appeal or Technique Used In The Following Example:

• My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition make me the ideal candidate for your mayor.

• Pathos

• Compare and Contrast

• Ethos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This advertisement represents what rhetorical appeal?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What rhetorical appeal is represented in the following example:

• It's a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it “self-evident.” Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Common Knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical technique:

Can anyone look at the record of this administration and say, “Well done”? Can anyone compare the state of our economy when the Carter administration took office with where we are today and say, “Keep up the good work”? Can anyone look at our reduced standing in the world today say, “Let’s have four more years of this”?

• Compare and Contrast

• Rhetorical Question

• Anecdote

• Expert Opinion

What Rhetorical Technique is used in the following example:

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that the global average temperature has increased by approximately 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the late 19th century. They have a vast dataset of temperature records from around the world, collected over many decades, to support this claim. These records are based on direct measurements and are widely accepted as reliable and credible data.

• Cause and Effect

• Imagery

• Logos

• Hard Evidence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical technique in the following claim:

Increasing the minimum wage will lead to reduced poverty levels.

• Hard Evidence

• Cause and Effect

• Counterclaim

• Refutation

What rhetorical technique is used in the following quote:

"We cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground."

• Pathos

• Imagery

• Repetition

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What rhetorical technique is used in this advertisement?

• Imagery

• Expert Opinion

• Ethos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical technique:

Dr. Jane Smith, a marine biologist with 20 years of experience studying ocean ecosystems, states, "Based on my research and observations, I believe that climate change is having a profound impact on marine ecosystems. Rising sea temperatures are causing coral bleaching events, disrupting fish migration patterns, and threatening the delicate balance of marine life. If we don't take immediate action to mitigate these effects, we could see irreversible damage to our oceans."

• Expert Opinion

• Ethos

• Hard Evidence

• Cause and Effect

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical technique:

"When I was in high school, I wanted to make the varsity basketball team, but I was far from the best player on the court. I practiced tirelessly every day, even when it seemed hopeless. I'll never forget the day of tryouts when I missed the first three shots I took. I felt defeated, but I remembered my dad's advice about never giving up. I kept pushing myself and, miraculously, made the team. It taught me that with hard work and determination, you can overcome even the most challenging obstacles."

• Pathos

• Anecdote/Narration

• Hard Evidence

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5