Rhetorical Appeals
Which rhetorical appeal is based on the writer’s credibility or character?
Ethos.
True or False: Teenagers’ brains release melatonin earlier at night, which makes them fall asleep before 9 p.m.
False.
An introduction paragraph should begin with what to grab the reader’s attention?
A hook.
How does the author of Passage 1 “Why We Must Protect Teen Sleep” use ethos to strengthen her argument?
A. By including emotional stories from students who struggle with sleep
B. By referencing her experience and expertise as a pediatric sleep researcher
C. By describing how early mornings affect sports and transportation
D. By comparing teen sleep to adult sleep schedules using similes
B. By referencing her experience and expertise as a pediatric sleep researcher
Which type of figurative language compares two things using the words like or as?
Simile.
Which rhetorical appeal is designed to make the audience feel emotions like happiness, fear, or sympathy?
Pathos.
True or False: Lack of sleep can cause mood swings, stress, and anxiety in teens.
True.
What comes after the hook in an introduction paragraph?
Elaboration of the hook.
What is the main difference in how the two authors use rhetorical appeals?
A. Passage 1 focuses more on logos, while Passage 2 focuses on pathos.
B. Passage 1 relies on personal anecdotes, while Passage 2 uses statistics.
C. Passage 1 uses scientific authority (ethos), while Passage 2 appeals to real-world responsibility (logos and ethos).
D. Both passages rely entirely on emotional appeals with little logic or authority.
C. Passage 1 uses scientific authority (ethos), while Passage 2 appeals to real-world responsibility (logos and ethos).
Which figurative language technique gives human qualities to nonhuman things?
Personification.
Which rhetorical appeal uses facts, data, and reasoning to persuade the audience?
Logos.
True or False: Teens only need about 6 hours of sleep each night to stay healthy and focused.
False.
What is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph called?
Thesis statement.
Which two sentences best show how the author of Passage 1 “ uses logos to support her argument?
A. “Let’s stop treating sleep as a luxury…”
B. “Lack of sleep also negatively affects concentration, memory, and decision-making…”
C. “Surely, we can make adjustments for something as important…”
D. “It’s not just inconvenient; it’s biologically inappropriate.”
E. “Several school districts that delayed start times saw improvements…”
B & E
Which figurative language technique uses words that imitate sounds, like buzz or boom?
Onomatopoeia.
Which rhetorical appeal focuses on timing and the urgency or appropriateness of the message?
Kairos.
True or False: Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain and more frequent illnesses.
True
What should the conclusion paragraph do?
Restate the thesis and wrap up the essay.
Which two rhetorical appeals does the author of Passage 2 "The Value of Early Mornings" primarily use to argue that early school start times benefit students?
A. Pathos – by making the reader feel angry at school systems
B. Logos – by arguing that adult jobs and college classes start early
C. Ethos – by referencing his 20 years as a high school principal
D. Hyperbole – by exaggerating the effects of oversleeping
E. Satire – by mocking students who sleep in
B & C
Which type of figurative language appeals to the five senses to create a vivid picture for the reader?
Imagery.
Which rhetorical appeal is strongest when a speaker combines credibility, emotions, logic, and the right timing?
A combination of ethos, pathos, logos, and kairos.
True or False: Turning off electronics before bed can help protect teen sleep.
True.
In argumentative writing, what do you call the part of your essay where you recognize the opposite side’s point of view?
A counterclaim.
What Happens When Teens Don’t Sleep Enough?
Hint: List ALL 4 items.
1. School Stuggles
2. Mood Swings
3. Health Risks
4. Poor Choices
Which type of figurative language combines two opposite words, like jumbo shrimp or deafening silence?
Oxymoron