Animals
Sports
Music
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Connotation
100
Hedgehogs are very tiny creatures.
Opinion (Signal Word: tiny)
100

The Super Bowl has been played for over fifty years.

Fact (you could research this question online to find out when the Super Bowl began)

100
In a 2009 study, 85% of children tested with music playing in the background scored higher than those who were tested in total silence.
Fact (you could read the article written about this study to prove that these results are true)
100
Which mode of persuasion appeals to the reader's emotions?

Pathos

100

What is connotation?

Hint: cheap v.s. inexpensive.

The emotional feelings attached to a word.

200
Alligators are dangerous animals to encounter in the wild.
Opinion (Signal Word: dangerous)
200
Soccer can be an enjoyable sport if you can run well.
Opinion: (Signal Word: enjoyable)
200
Radios were invented a long time ago.
Opinion: (Signal Word: long)
200

ETHOS,PATHOS,LOGOS?

Research shows that trampolines are a leading cause of injury for children in the United States, making them a hazard.

logos

200

Which of the following has the most positive connotation?

old

decrepit

vintage

vintage

300
Most animals are warm blooded.
Opinion (Signal Word: most)
300
Physical education is a nationally required course in all public elementary schools.
Fact (you could research the national laws online to prove this statement true)
300
Steve Jobs invented the iPod.
Fact (you could visit the Apple website to read about the history of the iPod products)
300

ETHOS,PATHOS,LOGOS?

Some young children in our community don't have access to books in their homes. Help us build future readers!

Pathos

300

Which of the following terms has the most negative connotation?

steadfast

stubborn

tenacious

stubborn

400
Raccoons can walk on four or two legs.
Fact (you could observe them in nature to prove this)
400
People all over the world watch the Olympic games.
Opinion: (Signal Word: all)
400
Cheerful music is better to listen to in the morning than angry or sad tunes.
Opinion: (Signal Word: cheerful, better)
400
ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS?

I began a small business when I was twelve: mowing and caring for lawns. I'm happy to speak at the small business association today.

ethos

400

Which of the following terms has a neutral connotation?

warm

sweltering

sunny

warm

500
Everyone has seen dogs in their neighborhood.
Opinion: (Signal Word: everyone)
500
Almost everyone can bowl well.
Opinion: (Signal Words: almost, everyone, well)
500
Musical instruments can be made from a variety of household items, such as buckets, tissue boxes, and rubber bands.
Fact (you could experiment with these items at home to see if they create music)
500

ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS?

To understand why water is important, let's look at how the kidneys function.

logos
500

Which of the following has a neutral connotation?

visitor

guest

intruder

visitor

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