Rhetorical Devices Pre-Assessment
Authored by Madison Clement
English
8th Grade
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
Name
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes "Ethos"?
Answer explanation
✅: Good Job! Ethos appeals to credibility or character of the speaker.
❌: Remember, ethos= ethics or trustworthiness of the speaker.
✅: Good Job! Ethos appeals to credibility or character of the speaker.
❌: Remember, ethos= ethics or trustworthiness of the speaker.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device uses facts, data, or statistics?
Answer explanation
✅: Good Job! Logos appeals to logic and reason.
❌: Check that again. Logos is linked to logic and evidence.
✅: Good Job! Logos appeals to logic and reason.
❌: Check that again. Logos is linked to logic and evidence.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You see an ad showing of a crying dog in a shelter. Which rhetorical device is most likely being used?
Answer explanation
✅: Good Job! Pathos appeals to emotions like sympathy.
❌: Remember, think about how the ad is trying to make you feel something.
✅: Good Job! Pathos appeals to emotions like sympathy.
❌: Remember, think about how the ad is trying to make you feel something.
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CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best example of logos in an advertisement?
Answer explanation
✅: Good Job! This is logos because it uses a fact/statistic to persuade.
❌: Remember, logos is based on logic and evidence.
✅: Good Job! This is logos because it uses a fact/statistic to persuade.
❌: Remember, logos is based on logic and evidence.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these scenarios BEST demonstrates the use of pathos in writing?
Answer explanation
✅: Good Job! Pathos appeals to emotions, and this example uses sympathy to connect with the audience.
❌: Remember, think about which example is trying to make you feel something rather than proving or citing.
✅: Good Job! Pathos appeals to emotions, and this example uses sympathy to connect with the audience.
❌: Remember, think about which example is trying to make you feel something rather than proving or citing.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Why might an author choose to use pathos in a persuasive advertisement?
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Answer explanation
✅: Great Job! Using emotion makes the message more relatable and persuasive.
❌: Remember, try to think about how emotions affects someone's decision-making.
✅: Great Job! Using emotion makes the message more relatable and persuasive.
❌: Remember, try to think about how emotions affects someone's decision-making.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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