Persuasive Strategies

What is the definition of pathos?

• Using logic, numbers, facts, and data to support your argument

• Appealing to your audience's emotions

• Making yourself seem trustworthy and reliable

• Building a sense of urgency for your cause

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following is an example of pathos?

• A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar.

• Believe me! I've been there before.

• Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.

• This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today!

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is the definition of ethos?

• Using logic, numbers, facts, and data to support your argument

• Appealing to your audience's emotions

• Making yourself seem trustworthy and reliable

• Building a sense of urgency

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

• Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.

• Believe me! I've been there before.

• A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar.

• This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today!

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is the definition of kairos?

• Using logic, numbers, facts, and data to support your argument

• Appealing to your audience's emotions

• Making yourself seem trustworthy and reliable

• Building a sense of urgency for your cause

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following is an example of kairos?

• Believe me! I've been there before.

• Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.

• This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today!

• A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is a definition of research as a persuasive technique?

• Demonstrating your main point or argument

• Using studies and information to make your argument more convincing

• Building a sense of urgency

• Appealing to your audience's emotions

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

Which of the following is an example of research used as a persuasive technique?

• This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today.

• A recent study found that students who watch TV during the week don't do as well in school.

• Former US President Bill Clinton thinks that junk food should be taken out of vending machines.

• Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which of the following is an example of logos?

• Believe me! I've been there before.

• Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.

• A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar.

• This is a one-time offer. You can't get this price after today.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What persuasive technique is this?

• celebrity endorsement

• bandwagon

• circular reasoning

• emotional appeal

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8