Appeals
Which appeal relies on emotion to persuade the audience?
Pathos
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
A) She likes swimming, to hike, and biking.
B) She likes swimming, hiking, and biking.
B) She likes swimming, hiking, and biking.
Is this sentence active or passive?
“The cat chased the mouse.”
Active
“As a doctor, I recommend this treatment.” This is an example of which appeal?
Fix this sentence to make it parallel:
“He wanted to learn Spanish, French, and how to play guitar.”
He wanted to learn Spanish, French, and guitar.
(or) He wanted to learn Spanish, French, and how to play the guitar.
Rewrite this sentence in active voice:
“The homework was completed by the student.”
The student completed the homework.
Which appeal uses logic, statistics, or facts to convince an audience?
Logos
Why is parallel structure important in writing?
It makes writing clearer, more balanced, and easier to follow.
Which voice usually makes writing clearer and more direct?
Active voice
Identify the appeal in this sentence: “If we don’t act now, our children will suffer the consequences.”
Pathos
Fix the error:
“She was talented at singing, dancing, and to act.”
“She was talented at singing, dancing, and to acting.”
Is this sentence active or passive?
“The ball was thrown by the quarterback.”
Passive
A speaker cites three peer-reviewed studies to support their argument. Which appeal is being used?
Logos
Rewrite this sentence with parallel structure:
“He enjoys running, reading books, and to cook.”
He enjoys running, reading books, and cooking.
Rewrite in passive voice:
“The committee approved the new policy.”
The new policy was approved by the committee.