Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What rhetorical appeal involves establishing credibility and authority?
kairos
pathos
logos
ethos
Tags
CCSS.W.8.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which rhetorical appeal aims to evoke emotions in the audience?
Logos
Pathos
Ethos
Bathos
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which rhetorical appeal focuses on using logic, reasoning, and evidence?
logos
mythos
ethos
pathos
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.SL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Give an example of ethos being used in a persuasive speech.
A politician advocating for a policy without any expertise in the subject matter
A doctor discussing the benefits of a certain medication based on their expertise and experience in the field.
A chef promoting a new cooking technique without any culinary background
A student discussing the benefits of a new educational program without any relevant experience
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.SL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can pathos be effectively used in advertising?
By using only logical arguments and facts
By ignoring the audience's emotions completely
By appealing to the emotions of the audience, creating a connection through storytelling, using relatable characters or situations, and evoking empathy or sympathy.
By making the advertisement overly complex and confusing
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain how logos can strengthen an argument in a debate.
By relying solely on the speaker's charisma and delivery
By using emotional appeals and personal anecdotes
By introducing irrelevant information and red herrings
By providing logical reasoning, facts, statistics, and expert opinions to support the claims being made.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.SL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the statement: 'As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is the best option.'
pathos
kairos
logos
ethos
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
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