Understanding Rhetoric and Argumentation

What is the primary purpose of an author when they write a persuasive essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a scene

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

In the text, the author uses statistics and expert opinions to support their claim. What type of reasoning is this?

• Emotional reasoning

• Logical reasoning

• Ethical reasoning

• Anecdotal reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used when an author tells a personal story to connect with the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The word "transport" contains the Latin root "port." What does "port" mean?

• To carry

• To build

• To write

• To see

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When analyzing two accounts of the same historical event, what should you look for to understand the authors' different purposes?

• The length of the text

• The use of adjectives

• The authors' backgrounds

• The main arguments and perspectives

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

An author argues that recycling is essential for the environment by citing scientific studies. What type of reasoning is this?

• Emotional reasoning

• Logical reasoning

• Ethical reasoning

• Anecdotal reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which rhetorical appeal is used when an author cites their credentials to gain trust from the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The word "biology" contains the Greek root "bio." What does "bio" mean?

• Life

• Earth

• Water

• Air

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

When comparing two articles about climate change, one focuses on economic impacts while the other emphasizes environmental effects. What are the authors' purposes?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

In a debate, one speaker uses emotional stories to sway the audience. What type of reasoning is this?

• Emotional reasoning

• Logical reasoning

• Ethical reasoning

• Anecdotal reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8