Rhetorical Appeals
What are the 3 rhetorical appeals
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Which method shows how one event leads to another?
Cause and Effect
Which transition word shows contrast?
However/On the other hand/Yet
What is the antecedent in this sentence: “The teachers gave their students extra time."
Teachers
What does it mean when two authors have “contrasting perspectives” on a topic?
They view the same topic in different ways.
Which appeal relies on credibility or character
Ethos
Which method presents a problem and then offers a way to fix it?
Problem/Solution
Which transition word introduces an example?
For example/For instance
Correct the pronoun error: “Each student must bring their notebook.”
Each student must bring his or her notebook.
Author A argues that school sports build teamwork and discipline. Author B argues that sports take away time from academics. What do the two perspectives disagree on?
The value of school sports — one emphasizes benefits, the other emphasizes drawbacks.
Which appeal connects to emotions like fear or hope?
Pathos
Which method of development is being used?
“Because screen time before bed disrupts sleep, many doctors recommend limiting phone use at night.”
Cause and Effect — the disrupted sleep is caused by screen time, leading to a recommendation.
Which transition word signals cause and effect?
Therefore/As a result/Thus
Which sentence misuses a reflexive pronoun?
A. “She treated herself.”
B. “They congratulated themselves.”
C. “He gave the book to hisself.”
D. “I prepared it myself.”
C. He gave the book to hisself
Which type of evidence would most likely strengthen an economic perspective?
Statistics, revenue data, job numbers.
Which rhetorical appeal is used in this statement:
“As your principal, with 20 years of experience in education, I assure you that extended school hours will improve achievement.”
A student explains step-by-step how to bake bread. Which method is this?
Process
Revise: “The school built a new gym. Students feel more excited about athletics.” Add the best transition.
As a result
Which sentence correctly uses an indefinite pronoun with agreement?
A. “Several of the students are joining the club.”
B. “Much of the cookies was eaten.”
C. “Few of the book were interesting.”
D. “Neither of the dogs are barking.”
A. “Several of the students are joining the club.”
"Several" is plural which agrees with plural "students"
Which type of evidence would most likely strengthen an environmental perspective?
Examples of wildlife impact, climate data.
A student writes: “Doctors agree that exercise improves mood.” Which appeal or appeals are being used?
Ethos and Logos
Identify the method: “Recycling reduces waste; as a result, many schools place bins in classrooms.”
Cause and Effect & Problem/Solution blend
Which transition would introduce a counterclaim?
However/On the other hand
Identify the error in pronoun use:
“Each of the players must bring their own uniform.”
Pronoun-antecedent agreement error — “Each” is singular, so it should be “his or her own uniform.”
Why might comparing two perspectives make an argument stronger?
It shows awareness of counterarguments and builds credibility.