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Rhetorical Techniques

Authored by Pitt Max

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Rhetorical Techniques
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1.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Organise these rhetorical techniques with their most suitable appeals. Sometimes different options are possible.

Groups:

(a) Ethos

,

(b) Logos

,

(c) Pathos

contrast

facts and statistics

semantic field

cause & effect

figurative language

shock tactics

inclusive language

imagery

anecdote

testimonial

rhetorical question

hyperbole

repetition

listing

personal pronouns

if-then scenario

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following techniques with the most suitable appeals

Logos/Ethos

If-then scenario

Pathos

Personal anecdote

Logos/Ethos

Use of expert sources

Logos

Facts and statistics

Logos

Emotional words

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following techniques with the most suitable appeals

Logos/Ethos

Details from subjective experience

Pathos/Ethos

Cause-and-effect scenarios

Logos

Details from objective reporting

Logos

Specific jargon (language)

Ethos

Provide personal background

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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?

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and fieldwork speak for themselves.

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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