Rhetorical Situation
Print Ads
Written Appeals
Magazine Ads
Misc.
100
This is who the author intends to read or view their work.
Audience
100
Which appeal is used in this ad?
Ethos
100
Explain one way a writer could use pathos in an essay or article
Answers will vary, should show that writing shows love, pity, justice, patriotism, hope jealousy, anger, fear. Anything that shows EMOTION.
100
Which appeal is being used here?
pathos
100
The device that works off of emotions. It can range from humor to horror.
Pathos
200
What the author wants to convey, have the audience understand, etc.
Purpose
200
Does this ad use Ethos, Pathos or Logos?
Logos
200
Is the following statement using ethos, pathos or logos?
"The veterinarian has recommended that we get a German Shepherd because that breed will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
Ethos - the vet is a trustworthy and creditable source for this information.
200
Which appeal is used here?
pathos
200
The rhetoric device that uses statistics, facts, evidence, and universal truths.
Logos
300
This is what calls the author to action (usually an event)
Exigence
300
Does this ad use Ethos, Pathos or Logos?
Ethos - Using an athlete as their creditable source.
300
Is the following statement using ethos, pathos or logos?
"Buy your ticket for the dance by Tuesday! You don't want to be the only person who misses out!"
PATHOS - You don't want to be left out. They are feeding on your EMOTIONS.
300
Which appeal is being used?
logos
300
The device that builds credibility, trustability, and character.
Ethos
400
What would be the purpose of some of the writings of MLK Jr. and Malcolm X?
(Varies) Civil Rights
400
Does this ad use Ethos, Pathos or Logos?
Pathos - using the viewers emotion to show that words hurt.
400
Is the following statement using ethos, pathos or logos?
"In my 30 years as a firefighter, I have never seen a forest fire as big as this one"
Ethos - credibility
400
Which appeal is being used in this ad?
Ethos
400
What appeal is this prompt?
Celebrities should follow the example of actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie, who served as a U.N. Goodwill ambassador, among other things.
Ethos
500
Germany felt as if it was wrongly blamed for WW1, this was Hitler's reason for writing the book Mein Kampf. What component rhetorical situation does this illustrate?
Exigence
500
Does this ad use ethos, pathos or logos?
pathos
logos (to an extent)
500
Which appeal is being used here?
"If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"
pathos
500
Which 2 appeals are being used?
logos and pathos
500
What appeal is this prompt?
We elementary school teachers know all too well how important recess is for young students who need to "shake their sillies out".
Ethos