Pathos, Logos, Ethos
Which mode of persuasion is used in the following example: "A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads."
Logos
A debate is a __________ ________________.
structured argument
The purpose of persuasion is to:
convince others to agree with your beliefs/view, or to take action etc.
A synonym for the word tolerance is:
acceptance; patience
An objective summary is: A) bias B) unbiased
unbiased
Which mode of persuasion is used in the following example: "A magazine ad shows people smiling while smoking cigarettes."
Pathos
A synonym for the word claim is:
opinion
What is rhetoric?
The art of persuasion in speaking or in writing
The denotation of a word is it's _____________ whereas connotations describes the ____________ that words/phrases evoke.
definition; feelings/atmosphere
The employer was ______ against foreign applicants. He refused to hire Mrs. Garcia -even though she met the qualifications- because his mother was once assaulted by an immigrant.
biased
Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin.
Ethos
to counter or refute an argument means to:
argue against it (argue the opposite perspective)
When using rhetoric, it is important to consider you ________________ and adjust your _________ accordingly.
audience; tone
This freedom writer had to pay restitution to the court for physically harming another student. A synonym for the word "restitution" is:
compensation
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
The above is the definition of:
A) Discrimination
B) segregation
C) prejudice
D) tolerance
prejudice
Which persuasive strategy does Clinton use in this example from her speech to advocate for women's rights “If women are healthy and educated, their families will flourish."
Logos- reasoning
In an effective argument, a claim is supported with:
______ __________ and __________
evidence
reasoning
pre-existing knowledge
What do each of the modes of persuasion (Pathos, Logos, Ethos) appeal to?
The Covid vaccine is a controversial topic of discussion. The word controversial means:
heavily debated; arguable (many people have STRONG opinions that differ)
Assign an appropriate connotation to the following words (positive, negative, or neutral)
A) watched
B) observed
C) Stalked
D) Stared
E) admired
B) neutral
C)negative
D) neutral; negative
E)positive
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce uses rhetoric to convince his troops to surrender to the U.S. Army in 1877, What mode of persuasion does he use: "My people, some of them, have run away to the hills...No one knows where they are—perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”
Pathos- appeal to emotion. References children and uses words such as "freezing to death" to evoke sympathy
A counterclaim addresses the opposite perspective in an argument. What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
After presenting the other point of view, you provide evidence or reasons to contradict or nullify the reasoning provided by the opposing party.
What are demographics and why are they important to consider when using rhetoric?
groups of people; It's important to adjust your tone and word choice depending upon the audience you are trying to persuade.
Some people feel that "banning the box" on job applications that indicates whether or not you've serves time in prison is necessary to avoid discrimination and eliminate interview bias.
Is this statement objective or subjective?
objective
Why are counterclaims effective?
They avoid bias by considering the opposite perspective. They make your argument more credible.