Rhetorical Appeals
Name the rhetorical appeal that relies on logic, facts, statistics, or reason to persuade an audience.
Logos — an appeal to logic, reason, and evidence.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor directly compares two unlike things by saying one is the other.
List the three main author purposes
Inform, Persuade, Entertain. through ethos, pathos, and logos.
Define "tone" in a sentence.
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience as revealed through word choice and writing style.
What does "textual evidence" mean?
Textual evidence is specific information (quotes, facts, or details) from the text
Pathos connects with the audience’s feelings so they are more likely to agree or act. It often uses:
Emotional language
Personal stories or anecdotes
Identify the figurative device: "The classroom was a beehive of activity."
Metaphor
Decide the author’s purpose: inform, persuade, or entertain. Example:
Headline: “City Council Approves New Bike Lanes”
Purpose: Inform
Reason: It gives facts about a government decision.
What is diction?
Diction is the author's choice of words and phrasing
“According to the CDC, 1 in 5 teens reports feeling stressed every day.”
What type of evidence is this?
Statistic / Fact
What are Pathos?
appeal to emotion
What is a simile?
a comparsion phrases of two things that uses words "like, or as."
Explain how facts (statistics) and a personal story help persuade the reader.
Write 2 short sentences.
Facts make the argument seem true and trustworthy.
A personal story makes readers care about the topic.
Choose the most likely tone word for this sentence: "She slammed the door and left without looking back." (Options: jubilant, resentful, indifferent) — pick one and explain why.
Resentful — the action (slamming the door, leaving without looking back) implies anger or bitterness rather than joy or indifference.
“When our school added later start times, I felt more focused and less tired in class.”
What type of evidence is this?
Personal experience
What are ethos?
appeal to credibility or character
What is a hyperbole?
an exaggeration
Which author’s purpose is used when a writer gives facts, definitions, or explanations?
Inform
“I am thrilled to announce that our school finally has a new library space for students.”
What word best describes the tone?
Excited / Enthusiastic
“Dr. Ramirez, a child psychologist with 20 years of experience, explains that sleep improves learning.”
Why is this strong evidence?
ethos, pathos, logos?
It comes from an expert (ethos).
Give an example (one- or two-sentence) of how an author uses ethos in a nonfiction passage.
The author establishes ethos by mentioning professional experience: "As a physician with 15 years treating respiratory illness, I recommend masks for patient
phrase or expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of the individual words.
Ex: Break a leg
Which author’s purpose tries to convince the reader to think or act a certain way?
Persuade
“Despite repeated warnings, the policy was ignored, leading to entirely predictable consequences.”
What word best describes the tone?
Critical / Disapproving
“I think homework should be banned because it is boring.”
It is only an opinion and has no facts or support.