Match Definitions with Terms

During a school debate, Oliver tries to convince the audience by highlighting his experience and trustworthiness. What type of appeal is he using?

• ethos

• pathos

• rhetoric

• logos

• objective

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Aria is writing a report for her science class. She needs to ensure that the information she includes is NOT influenced by personal feelings or opinions. What type of information should Aria focus on?

• objective

• rhetoric

• pathos

• logos

• ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Daniel is preparing a speech for his class presentation. He wants to use language that is used to persuade his audience. What term best describes this type of language? (1 point each)

• objective

• pathos

• ethos

• logos

• rhetoric

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Zoe is preparing a presentation for her class on climate change. She wants to make sure her arguments are convincing by using appeals based on facts, statistics, and reason. Which term best describes the type of appeal Zoe is using?

• objective

• ethos

• rhetoric

• logos

• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a classroom debate, William tends to support his friends' ideas more than others. What term best describes this tendency? (1 point each)

• rhetoric

• bias

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Hannah is writing a review of a new movie she watched. Her review is based on her personal feelings and opinions about the film. What type of information is Hannah's review an example of?

• ethos

• rhetoric

• subjective

• logos

• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Nora is writing a persuasive essay and wants to connect with her audience by appealing to their emotions and feelings. Which rhetorical strategy should she use? (1 point each)

• ethos

• rhetoric

• objective

• logos

• pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

During the school debate, Daniel used negative language to describe his opponent's viewpoint. What term best describes this tactic? (1 point each)

• Bandwagon

• Name Calling

• Glittering Generalities

• Testimonial

• Transfer

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Abigail is trying to convince her friends to join the new fitness club by showing them a picture of a famous athlete who endorses it, suggesting that they too can achieve similar success. Match each definition with the term that it best describes. (1 point each)

• Bandwagon

• Name Calling

• Glittering Generalities

• Testimonial

• Transfer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Hannah is launching a new product and decides to use a famous athlete to promote it. Match this strategy with the term that it best describes. (1 point each)

• Bandwagon

• Name Calling

• Glittering Generalities

• Testimonial

• Transfer

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6