Ethos, Pathos, Logos
This rhetorical strategy appeals to credibility or character.
What is Ethos?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” is an example of what?
What is Anaphora?
“90% of students prefer no uniforms.” Which type of evidence is this?
What is Statistical Evidence?
Attacking the person instead of their argument is called what?
What is an Ad Hominem Attack?
“Your smile is the sun.” Which device is this?
What is a Metaphor?
This rhetorical appeal persuades through emotion.
What is Pathos?
Repeating a word or phrase at the end of several clauses.
What is Epistrophe?
Quoting an expert strengthens your argument by using what kind of evidence?
What is Expert Opinion?
“We’re all in this together.” This device includes the audience.
What is Inclusive Language?
Referring to the “White House” instead of the President is an example of what?
What is Metonymy?
“Imagine the heartbreak of losing your pet to this disease.” Which appeal is this?
What is Pathos?
“This task requires guts, determination, grit, and willpower.” Which device is this?
What is Cumulation?
“Freedom, peace, democracy.” These vague but positive-sounding words are what?
What are Glittering Generalities?
“If you don’t recycle, the planet will be destroyed.” This uses what strategy?
What is a Threat (Appeal to Fear)?
“All hands on deck.” Using a part to represent a whole is what device?
What is Synecdoche?
“Studies show that 87% of teens sleep less than 7 hours a night.” Which appeal is this?
What is Logos?
Listing ideas step by step in order is called what?
What is Enumeration?
“Vote now!” is an example of which device?
What is a Direct Order (Imperative)?
“Back in my day, things were better.” Which appeal is this?
What is an Appeal to Nostalgia?
“Pretty ugly” is an example of which figure of speech?
What is an Oxymoron?
A speaker references their years of experience as a lawyer to strengthen their case. What is this?
What is Ethos?
“See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” This builds rhythm through what device?
What is Parallelism?
“Everyone else is doing it, so you should too.” Which fallacy is this?
What is the Bandwagon Appeal?
Saying “loony bin” instead of “mental hospital” is an example of what?
What is Dysphemism?
“That movie was a total Garden of Eden.” Which device is this?
What is an Allusion?