RHETORICAL APPEALS
RHETORICAL DEVICES
Figurative Language
Argument
Random
100

Which appeal uses facts, statistics, and logical reasoning?

Logos

100

“What if we never tried?” is an example of:

Rhetorical Question 

100

“The wind whispered through the trees” is:

Personification 

100

The main argument or position

Claim

100

“Time is a thief” is:

Metaphor

200

An author includes a doctor’s credentials to support a claim. Which appeal?

Ethos

200

“We will fight, we will rise, we will succeed.” is an example of what?

Parallelsim 

200

“She is a shining star” is:

Metaphor

200

Opposing viewpoint

Counterclaim

200

An unbiased view of the story


Objective 

300

Which BEST explains why an author uses pathos in an argument?

To connect or emotionally convince with the audience

300

Repeating words/phrases for emphasis is called - 

Repetition

300

The golden sunlight spilled across the quiet lake, making the water shimmer like glass. Is an example of-

Imagery 

300

What strengthens an argument? 

Evidence and reasoning 

300

A type of reasoning where you make the best possible explanation based on the evidence you have.

Abductive

400

A Logical fallacy that uses words or phrases to trigger strong emotions (positive or negative) instead of focusing on facts.

Charged Language

400

The aroma of the apple pie was filling the cozy room - is an example of 

Imagery 

400

She loves to lure her prey to her web - is an example of 

Alliteration 

400

What do you call a mistake in your reasoning?

Logical Fallacy

400

When the narrator tells everyone's thoughts and feelings 

Third Person Omniscient 

500

A claim that makes a broad statement based on too little or limited evidence.

Overgeneralizaiton 

500

"I have a million pounds of homework". is an example of 

Hyperbole

500

The bacon sizzled in the pan - is an example of 

Onomatopoeia 

500

A type of reasoning where you make a general conclusion based on patterns or repeated observations.

Inductive

500

The life lesson or insight from the author

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