Persuade Me! (Rhetorical Appeals)
This rhetorical appeal relies on logic, statistics, facts, and reasoning to persuade an audience.
What is Logos?
During a building fire or medical crisis, this style is best because one person gives strict commands without time for discussion.
What is Autocratic leadership?
Maya is assigning all different roles to people and making sure the to get the project in by the deadline. What role is she taking on?
What is the Coordinator?
In the SBI feedback model, the letter S stands for anchoring feedback in a specific time and place.
What is Situation?
In the SMART acronym, the letter M stands for this quality, meaning progress can be counted or tracked with numbers.
What is Measurable?
Referencing your 10 years of experience as a school counselor to build trust leverages this appeal.
What is Ethos?
This hands-off style works best when managing highly skilled experts who do not require close supervision.
What is Laissez-Faire leadership?
Bryan is making sure all communication is going smoothly and checking in on everyone. What role is he taking on?
What is the Supporter?
In the SBI model, describing the exact, observable action you witnessed represents this letter.
What is Behavior?
"I want to do better in school" fails this SMART criteria because it lacks what letter of SMART?
What is Specific?
Sharing a heartbreaking story about a family impacted by homelessness primarily triggers this rhetorical appeal.
What is Pathos?
When a team needs fresh energy and inspiration toward a new future goal, this type of leader steps in to cast a big vision.
What is Visionary?
Casper is talking to the group about how they want to make the project. He is really thinking about filming the presetation. What role is he taking on?
What is the Innovator?
Explaining that a teammate stepping off the court caused practice to pause and wasted time addresses this third component of SBI.
What is Impact?
Trying to train for 6 hours a day to run a full marathon next weekend when you've never run a mile violates this SMART requirement.
What is Achievable?
Saying "Research shows 37% of students experience cyberbullying" uses this specific appeal.
What is Logos?
Commonly found in military branches, government agencies, and hospitals, this style relies on a rigid chain of command and strict rules.
What is Bureaucratic?
Dipper is taking inventory of the things that they have and what they still need for the project. What role is he taking on?
What is the Implementer?
When emailing a business for sponsorship, "Sponsorship Request: $500 for Student Beach Cleanup Project" is an example of a clear one of these.
What is a Subject Line?
Why does "I want to be a veternarian so I'm going to take pictures of flowers 3 times a week" fail SMART?
What is Relevant?
Establishing credibility through academic degrees, professional certifications, or workplace history relies on this appeal.
What is Ethos?
A leader who focuses on active listening, empathy, and prioritizing the personal well-being of their team is practicing this approach.
What is Servant Leadership?
Out of the four team roles, this one is primarily responsible for turning creative concepts into practical, structured actions.
What is the Implementer?
The main purpose of using the SBI framework when delivering critique is to prevent the recipient from feeling this way.
What is defensive (or attacked)?
Adding "by the end of this block" to a savings plan solves the problem of a goal lacking this dimension.
What is Time-Bound?