The Three Rhetorical Appeals
An appeal to the credibility or authority of the speaker or writer is known as...
What is ethos?
Which famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr. effectively uses pathos to inspire empathy and support for the Civil Rights Movement?
What is "I Have a Dream"?
A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
What is metaphor?
Which of the following can be used to establish ethos: academic qualifications, professional experience, or reputation?
What are all three?
A poem that uses metaphors to explore themes of freedom, oppression, and the power of hope and resilience.
What is "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou
An exaggeration for emphasis (e.g., I'm so hungry I could eat an entire elephant).
What is hyperbole?
Which type of evidence is generally more persuasive in a logos-based argument: empirical data or personal anecdotes?
What is empirical data?
This letter employs a variety of rhetorical strategies, including ethos (credibility), pathos (emotional appeal), and logos (logical reasoning) to argue against racial segregation and injustice
What is "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words (e.g., Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers)
What is alliteration?
Which of the following is a strategy for effectively using logos in an argument: using statistics and data, citing expert opinions, or both?
What is both?
A satirical essay that uses irony and hyperbole to critique social and political issues.
What is "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
A contradiction between what is said and what is meant or expected (e.g., A traffic cop getting a ticket for speeding).
What is irony?
By using a personal anecdote about overcoming adversity, what type of strategy does the writer employ?
What is pathos?
A short story with themes of morality and empathy, utilizing rhetorical devices such as dialogue and characterization to understand the main two character's traits and motivations.
What is "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses (e.g., "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...").
What is anaphora?