Rhetorical Appeals
Reasoning
Rhetorical Devices
Purpose & Central Idea
Figurative Language
100
Trust
Emotions
Reasons
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
100
What are the three types of reasoning?
Inductive
Deductive
Abductive
100
What is antithesis?
a contrast of ideas
100
What is author's purpose?
The author's reason for writing
100
What is alliteration?
The same letter or sound at the beginning of every word
200
Logos
200
Every dog I meet is friendly. Most dogs are friendly.
Inductive Reasoning
200
What are rhetorical questions?
Questions that do not need to be answered.
200
What are the three main reasons an author writes?
To entertain
To persuade
To inform
200
What is an allusion?
a reference to something famous or popular
300
Pathos
300
Does inductive reasoning need an idea, premise, or observation?
Observation
300
Where is the antithesis in this sentence?
“I know not what course others may take: but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” – Patrick Henry
Give me liberty or give me death
300
What makes a story effective?
A story is effective if the author is successful in proving their point
300
Which two figurative languages compare two things?
Metaphor and Simile
400
Logical reasoning means....
using facts, numbers, and logic to support something.
400
6. How does Kennedy use reasoning in paragraphs 14-17 to develop his argument for space exploration during his Presidency? (R.2.4)
A. using generalizations with emphasis on the types of rockets that have been created
B. using inductive reasoning with an observation of how the people of the US have advanced
C. using deductive reasoning with a premise that going to the moon is beneficial for the progress of all people
D. using abductive reasoning with a pattern of ways that the American people can help with the costs associated with going to the moon
B. using inductive reasoning with an observation of how the people of the US have advanced
400
1. Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
“We meet in an hour of change and challenge, in a decade of hope and fear, in an age of both knowledge and ignorance.” (paragraph 4)
How do the rhetorical devices in this sentence support the rhetorical appeal in the passage? (R.3.4)
A. The author uses antithesis examples to emphasize the emotional struggles the nation is facing.
B. The author uses a metaphor to establish the credibility of the city and state where the speech is given.
C. The author appeals to the logic in his audience by using repetition and assonance to create rhythm and flow.
D. The author appeals to the reader through the use of alliteration to introduce the morality of progress and knowledge.
A. The author uses antithesis examples to emphasize the emotional struggles the nation is facing.
400
9. Select a statement that best demonstrates how Kennedy can improve his argument on space exploration. (R.2.4)
A. by including expert opinion that substantiated other nations’ experiences of putting a man on the moon
B. by including research findings that revealed how space exploration can have a negative impact on the human body
C. by including scientific data that illustrated how space exploration has already played a significant role in society and advancements
D. by including facts that proved how women astronauts have equally contributed to the advancement of technology
C. by including scientific data that illustrated how space exploration has already played a significant role in society and advancements
400
I poured myself a cup of coffee in the teacher's lounge. It wasn't Starbucks but the jolt of hot, steamy caffeine, waked me up.
Allusion
500
Read these sentences from Passage 1.
“The benefit to a plant that receives this information is pretty clear. But what’s the benefit of sending a danger signal to your neighbor?” (paragraph 9)
How does the rhetorical device in these sentences support the rhetorical appeal in the passage? (R.3.4)
A. The author uses a metaphor to highlight the motivation behind saving something in danger.
B. The author uses a metaphor to emphasize the morality of a plant to the morality of humans.
C. The author uses a rhetorical question to clarify what type of defense is needed for each plant.
D. The author uses a rhetorical question to introduce the logical reason behind plants communicating.
D. The author uses a rhetorical question to introduce the logical reason behind plants communicating.
500
Read these sentences from Passage 2.
“These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed; our country is strong.” (paragraph 2)
How does the author use these sentences to convey a purpose in the passage? (R.2.1)
A. by showing the unity of government agencies to help after the attacks
B. by emphasizing the importance of the American people remaining united
C. by highlighting that even through tragedy, the United States will continue to be a nation of strength
D. by describing the reason behind the attacks and how they will retaliate against those who are involved
C. by highlighting that even through tragedy, the United States will continue to be a nation of strength
500
7. How do the rhetorical questions in paragraph 15 support the rhetorical appeal? (R.3.4)
A. It appeals to the emotions of the audience by motivating them to become scientists.
B. It appeals to the credibility of the president by showing the research he has completed.
C. It appeals to the logic of deciding now is the time to carry out the exploration of the moon.
D. It appeals to the frustration of the president by emphasizing his fear of not advancing as a nation.
C. It appeals to the logic of deciding now is the time to carry out the exploration of the moon.
500
4. Read the sentence to answer the question below.
“The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in the race for space.” (paragraph 11)
How effective is this sentence in contributing to the author’s argument that the United States needs to join the race to space? (R.2.4)
A. It is effective because it explains that the US has the technology to explore space.
B. It is effective because it highlights the threat to democracy if the US does not get involved.
C. It is effective because it shows the reason why Kennedy is worried about the race to space.
D. It is effective because it emphasizes that exploring space will protect the US as a world leader.
D. It is effective because it emphasizes that exploring space will protect the US as a world leader.
500
10. In Paragraph 26, how does the author achieve his purpose through his use of a metaphor? (R.2.3)
A. by comparing the journey to space to a religious journey
B. by comparing a British explorer to the scientists at NASA
C. by comparing the motivation of space exploration to a sea voyage on a vast ocean
D. by comparing the dangers of space to the danger of the nation if they avoid space exploration
C. by comparing the motivation of space exploration to a sea voyage on a vast ocean