Exploring Rhetorical Appeals: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos

What should you focus on when transitioning to writing an essay about rhetorical appeals?

• The author's background

• The length of the passage

• The choice creating the appeal

• The appeal itself

Which of the following is NOT a common choice that creates a logical appeal?

• Facts or statistics

• Conditional sentences

• Personal anecdotes

• Comparisons

Why should you avoid using the phrase 'uses logos' in your essay?

• It is too complex

• It is not a Greek term

• It is a weak verb and vague

• It is too specific

What is the first step in identifying an emotional appeal?

• Checking the author's credentials

• Finding the main argument

• Identifying the specific emotion

• Looking for statistics

Which of the following is NOT a common emotion that a writer might appeal to?

• Confusion

• Fear

• Patriotism

• Nostalgia

Why does Florence Kelly shift from logical appeals to emotional appeals in her speech?

• To lengthen her speech

• To provide more statistics

• To appeal to the emotions of her predominantly female audience

• To confuse the audience

What is ethos primarily an appeal to?

• Statistics

• Logic

• Emotion

• Credibility or morality

Which personal pronouns are often used when a writer is appealing to their own credibility?

• He, she, they

• I, me, my

• We, us, our

• You, your, yours

In President Bush's 9/11 speech, how does he appeal to his own credibility?

• By discussing his actions as president

• By referencing historical events

• By using emotional anecdotes

• By citing statistics

Why might a writer cite someone else's experience to build their credibility?

• To confuse the audience

• To add length to their speech

• To bolster their argument with expert testimony

• To avoid using personal pronouns