Appeals
What are the three classical persuasive appeals identified by Aristotle?
Ethos, pathos, and logos
What is the term for using the same grammatical structure in a series or list?
Parallel structure
Which appeal focuses on the speaker’s credibility or trustworthiness?
Ethos
Identify the error in this sentence: "She likes dancing, to swim, and biking."
It lacks parallel structure.
Which appeal targets the audience’s emotions?
Pathos
Revise this sentence to be parallel: "The coach told the players to get rest, to eat well, and that they should practice daily."
The coach told the players to get rest, to eat well, and to practice daily.
Which appeal uses logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade?
Logos
Identify the sentence that uses parallel structure correctly:
A) He wanted to learn, improve, and to excel.
B) He wanted to learn, to improve, and to excel.
B) He wanted to learn, to improve, and to excel.
In this example, “As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is safe,” which persuasive appeal is being used?
Ethos
Why is parallel structure important in writing?
It improves clarity, balance, and rhythm in a sentence.