Rhetorical Appeals
The rhetorical appeal that focuses on the speaker's credibility or ethical character.
What is Ethos?
Name two transition words or phrases used to show addition
"and", "furthermore", "in addition".
What is the verb mood used to state facts or ask questions? Give one example sentence
Indicative mood. Example: "The class begins at 8:00.
Name a common text structure used to show the order in which events happen.
Chronological or Sequence
True or False: Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a list
True
The rhetorical appeal attempts to persuade an audience by using emotions such as pity, anger, or joy
What is Pathos?
Which transition word would best show contrast between two ideas?
However
Which mood expresses a command or request? Provide an example directed at a classmate.
Imperative mood. Example: "Please pass me your worksheet."
Which text structure is used when a writer lists similarities and differences?
Compare and Contrast
Add a colon correctly in this sentence: "Bring the following items a pencil eraser and notebook."
"Bring the following items: a pencil, eraser, and notebook."
A writer uses a lot of statistics and expert testimony to convince the audience
What is ethos?
Choose a transition that shows a cause-and-effect relationship and write a one-sentence example. "therefore." Example: "It rained all night; therefore, the game was canceled."
"therefore." Example: "It rained all night; therefore, the game was canceled."
Define the subjunctive mood in one sentence and give a simple sentence that uses it
The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypotheticals, or statements contrary to fact.
Example: "I wish she were here."
Identify the text structure used in this sentence: "Because the roads were icy, the school closed early." Explain your answer in one sentence
Cause-and-effect — the icy roads are the cause and the school closing early is the effect.
Write one sentence using a colon to introduce a short quotation (at least three words).
"The teacher announced: 'Class will begin at nine.'"
Read this short claim: "As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I recommend this vaccine." Which rhetorical appeal is the speaker primarily using and which technique (ethos, pathos, or logos) would strengthen it further?
Primary appeal: Ethos. Strengthening technique: add specific credentials, relevant data, or peer-reviewed studies (logos) to support the claim.
Identify a transition phrase that signals a concession (acknowledging the other side), and write a short sentence using it in context.
"Admittedly" (or "Although"). Example: "Admittedly, the plan will cost more, but it will save time in the long run."
Identify the mood used in this sentence and explain why: "If I were taller, I would play varsity basketball."
: Subjunctive mood — it expresses a hypothetical contrary to fact ("were" signals the subjunctive in an if-clause).
Give an example (2 sentences) of cause and effect structure
Explain the difference between using a colon and a comma after a greeting in a formal letter.
In formal letters, a colon follows the salutation (e.g., "Dear Hiring Manager:"); a comma is used in informal or personal greetings (e.g., "Dear Mom,").
Explain how a persuasive paragraph could combine all three appeals (ethos, pathos, logos). Provide a one-sentence example that clearly shows each appeal.
Answer: Combine by establishing credibility, appealing to emotion, and giving logical evidence.
Rewrite this pair of sentences into one sentence using a suitable transition word: "The team practiced every day. They still lost the game."
"Although the team practiced every day, they still lost the game."
(Alternative: "The team practiced every day; nevertheless, they still lost the game.")
Convert this indicative sentence into the subjunctive mood: "She is the team captain, so she attends every meeting."
"If she were the team captain, she would attend every meeting."
Give an example of a problem solution text structure (1 sentence)
Examples Vary
Edit this sentence to use a colon correctly and maintain clear meaning: "There are three things every good paragraph must have unity coherence and adequate support."
"There are three things every good paragraph must have: unity, coherence, and adequate support."