Parts of Speech, Sentences, and Tools of Persuasion

Which rhetorical device appeals to the audience's sense of ethics or credibility?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

What is the primary focus of pathos in persuasive writing?

• Logic

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which term refers to the use of logic and reasoning in an argument?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a logical fallacy?

• A type of rhetorical device

• An error in reasoning

• A persuasive technique

• A form of evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which rhetorical device is best described as appealing to the audience's emotions?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Analogy

Which of the following best defines ethos?

• The use of emotional language

• The credibility or ethical character of the speaker

• The logical structure of an argument

• The use of vivid imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

• Using statistics to support a claim

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Providing credible sources

• Appealing to shared values

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main purpose of using logos in an argument?

• To evoke emotions

• To establish credibility

• To appeal to logic and reason

• To distract the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following statement: "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Simile

Which of the following statements uses pathos?

• "According to the latest research, this method is 90% effective."

• "Imagine the pain of losing your home in a fire."

• "As a certified expert, I recommend this approach."

• "The data clearly shows a downward trend."

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5