Appeals
Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker emphasizes their credibility or experience
ethos
What tone does the following passage suggest: “The road ahead is long, but we will march forward, together.”
Hopeful, optimistic.
What is the exigence in a political leader's speech announcing a national emergency after a natural disaster?
To explain what’s happening, get people to help, and show the government is doing something about it.
Who is the audience for a college admissions essay?
College officers who are deciding if you’re a good fit for their school.
What’s the context of a wedding speech?
A celebration of a couple getting married, where people talk about love and the future.
What rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker tries to evoke an emotional response from the audience?
What tone is conveyed by the passage: “How could you let this happen? You’ve ruined everything!”
ANGRY
Why would someone give a speech about climate change?
To make people realize how serious it is and encourage them to take action before it’s too late.
Who would be listening to a presidential campaign speech?
people who are voting
What’s the context of an article about government surveillance after 9/11?
: People were scared after the attacks, and wanting to watch closely
Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker provides logical reasoning and evidence to support their argument?
logos
What tone does the passage “We have endured much, but our strength remains unshaken” express?
determined
What’s the reason MLK wrote his “Letter from Birmingham Jail”?
To explain why he couldn’t wait any longer for civil rights and why he was protesting in Birmingham.
Who would read a letter to the editor in a local newspaper?
people who would want to make a change/ people who are in the community
What’s the context of a charity ad asking for donations after a big earthquake?
There’s been a huge disaster, and people need money to help rebuild and support those affected.
In a political speech, when a politician says “I have dedicated my life to serving the people,” which rhetorical appeal is being used?
thos
What tone is indicated by this phrase: “We are not just standing on the precipice, we are leaping into the unknown”?
scared, or dramatic
Why would a health official talk about wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic?
To explain why masks help stop the spread of the virus and why people need to wear them right away.
Who is the audience for a scientific article about climate change?
Scientist,people who care about the environment, and leaders who can make decisions to help.
What’s the context of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech?
It was during the Civil Rights Movement when people were fighting for racial equality, and MLK was speaking to inspire change.
In a charity advertisement showing images of children in need, what rhetorical appeal is being used?
Pathos
What tone is suggested by the sentence: “Despite the hardships, we can look ahead with unwavering hope.”
confident, optimistic
Why did Abraham Lincoln give the "Gettysburg Address"?
To honor soldiers who died in the Civil War and to remind everyone why the war was important — to keep the country together.
Who would listen to a civil rights leader’s speech calling for equal rights?
Everyone, especially people who might not realize how unfair things are and people who can help change things.
What’s the context of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s "Day of Infamy" speech after Pearl Harbor was attacked?
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