Rhetorical Appeals
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Ethos-
Doctors are a person of authority and a credible (trustworthy source)
Identify the following conjunction (correlative, subordinating, coordinating) in the sentence below.
James picked the dinner, and Sam picked the dessert.
And- coordinating conjunction
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Everyone at the party wanted pepperoni pizza, but Tim detested it.
Detested= hated
Gina looked in the mirror at the bright red pustule on her nose. She poked at it carefully, afraid that it might burst on her dress. It was large and painful. The more she prodded it, the larger it got. This is not how it was supposed to go! Gina thought to herself. Then she began crying. Her mother yelled up the stairs, "Gina! Eric is here!" This news made Gina even more distraught. Now her makeup was running and just as she feared, some of it got on her dress. "Why me? Why today?" Gina lamented to herself between sobs and gasps.
Why is Gina upset?
She has a pimple on her nose.
In Disney's Encanto the family won't speak about which family member?
We don't talk about Bruno, no, no!
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss."
Logos-
Includes the following facts/statistics: over 100 studies & over 10 year time span
Identify the following conjunction (correlative, subordinating, coordinating) in the sentence below.
The tiger limped as it crept through the jungle.
As- subordinating
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
The dress didn't fit so, Susie had to have it altered.
Altered= changed/adjusted
Gina looked in the mirror at the bright red pustule on her nose. She poked at it carefully, afraid that it might burst on her dress. It was large and painful. The more she prodded it, the larger it got. This is not how it was supposed to go! Gina thought to herself. Then she began crying. Her mother yelled up the stairs, "Gina! Eric is here!" This news made Gina even more distraught. Now her makeup was running and just as she feared, some of it got on her dress. "Why me? Why today?" Gina lamented to herself between sobs and gasps.
Who is Eric?
Eric is her date.
This singer became popular for her song "Bad Guy"
Billie Eilish
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool."
Ethos-
This person has many years of experience.
Identify the following conjunction (correlative, subordinating, coordinating) in the sentence below.
She laughed when the puppy chased its tail.
When- subordinating
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
After stealing the candy bar from the gas station, Tommy felt the remorse creeping into his stomach.
Remorse= guilt
Iggy squinted as he tried to see through the holes in the ski mask. He could make out the large bag on the counter. The frightened woman who put it there now had both hands raised. As he took the bag off of the counter, Iggy tipped an imaginary hat to the woman. The jest did not brighten her demeanor. Iggy exited the first set of doors but stopped in the vestibule. Soon the windows of the building pulsated with blue and red lights. Iggy hurriedly walked back into the building.
What is Iggy doing in this building?
Iggy is robbing the place.
What is the name of Andy's Evil neighbor in Toy Story 2?
Sid
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"You won't find any deer along this road. In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single one."
Logos-
Includes the following statistics: 25 years & 0 deer sightings
OR
Ethos-
This person has 25 years of experience driving in this spot, so they are a trustworthy source
Identify the following conjunction (correlative, subordinating, coordinating) in the sentence below.
Shelby did not want neither burgers nor pasta for dinner.
Neither, nor- correlative
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Piper is known for being melodramatic. After receiving a paper cut, she screamed for a medic and said she was going to die.
Melodramatic- overdramatic, overreact
Missy looked at her brother Kirk with burning eyes. Her hatred seared through him. Sensing this, Kirk turned toward her and they met eyes. Kirk knew Missy well, but he had never seen this particular expression on her face before and it startled him. He said, "Look, there's no use wasting a bunch of energy fighting. Let's look for it. Where does it go anyway?" Missy fumed at his nonchalance. She replied, "Look at the puzzle, Kirk. You can't miss it." Kurt looked at the jigsaw representation of the Statue of Liberty that lay on the table. It was composed of 2,500 tiny pieces, well, only 2,499 really. The red and yellow piece that went in the center of the torch flame was mysteriously absent. Missy sneered at him and said in a vitriolic tone, "I told you not to move the puzzle pieces, but you insisted. You said that you had to have a better seat. Well, I hope you're happy, Kirk." Kirk ran his index finger along the inside of his shirt collar. "Gee, Missy… I'm sorry," he murmured
Why is Missy in such a bad mood?
She is mad about the missing puzzle piece to the puzzle they have been working on for a long time.
What popular snack has the following jingle:
The snack that smiles back, ______!
Is this an example of Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed… it's time that you took a stand."
Pathos-
They are playing on your emotions; making you upset or angry about the disrespect you have faced
Identify the following conjunction (correlative, subordinating, coordinating) in the sentence below.
I called Steve, but he didn't answer.
But- coordinating
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
Mr. C was so hungry, he ate the pizza in its entirety.
Entirety= the whole, or all, of something
Missy looked at her brother Kirk with burning eyes. Her hatred seared through him. Sensing this, Kirk turned toward her and they met eyes. Kirk knew Missy well, but he had never seen this particular expression on her face before and it startled him. He said, "Look, there's no use wasting a bunch of energy fighting. Let's look for it. Where does it go anyway?" Missy fumed at his nonchalance. She replied, "Look at the puzzle, Kirk. You can't miss it." Kurt looked at the jigsaw representation of the Statue of Liberty that lay on the table. It was composed of 2,500 tiny pieces, well, only 2,499 really. The red and yellow piece that went in the center of the torch flame was mysteriously absent. Missy sneered at him and said in a vitriolic tone, "I told you not to move the puzzle pieces, but you insisted. You said that you had to have a better seat. Well, I hope you're happy, Kirk." Kirk ran his index finger along the inside of his shirt collar. "Gee, Missy… I'm sorry," he murmured
Why is Missy mad at Kirk?
She believes he is responsible for loosing the puzzle piece.
What is the name of the musical artist that sings Watermelon Sugar?
Harry Styles