Which of these statements is an example of logos?

I will have more energy if I eat more soup.

Which of these statements is an example of ethos?

Mary dropped $5; I gave it back. It's the right thing to do.

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

Which of these statements is an example of pathos?

I got bullied by a 5th grader; all 5th graders are bullies., I got bullied by a 5th grader. Have you ever been bullied?

Which one of these statements is using logos?

I am a faster sprinter than you.

Cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

Which one of these statements is using pathos?

A good person would want this too.

Define: "connotation"

Contextual definition of a word.

The dictionary definition of a word.

A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others.

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9th Language Arts, Rhetoric

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1
What do you think is the strongest type of appeal?
apple Os
ethos
pathos
logos
2
Which of these statements is an example of logos?
I deserve more soup than you.
It is fair if we both have an equal amount of soup.
I will have more energy if I eat more soup.
Your soup tastes better than my soup.
3
Which of these statements is an example of ethos?
Mary dropped $5: I kept it because I wanted it.
Mary dropped $5; I kept it to by candy after school.
Mary dropped $5; I gave it back because she is my friend.
Mary dropped $5; I gave it back. It's the right thing to do.
4
Define: "rhetoric"
The art of effectively debating retired professors.
Asking badgering questions, but not wanting an answer.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
The art of forcing someone to do as you say.
5
Which one of these statements is using ethos?
Most people think that the sky is blue.
It feels bad when someone calls me names.
It is wrong to steal.
I cannot live without water.
6
Which of these statements is an example of pathos?
I got bullied by a 5th grader; all 5th graders are bullies.
I got bullied by a 5th grader. Bullying is wrong.
I got bullied by a 5th grader. It hurt my feelings.
I got bullied by a 5th grader. Have you ever been bullied?
7
Which one of these statements is using logos?
More than 90% of doctors like wearing their scrubs.
You can look better if you follow these three easy steps.
It is not just or fair to cheat on a test.
I am a faster sprinter than you.
8
What is logos?
logical appeal
ethical appeal
emotional appeal
an orange
9
Define: "persuade"
Give someone a gift until they like you.
Cause someone to cry by saying the same thing over and over.
Cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
Give someone a headache with a lot of nagging.
10
what is ethos?
banana peal
emotional appeal
ethical appeal
logical appeal
11
Which one of these statements is using pathos?
There is a direct cause and effect.
There was 225 cases of reported crime last week.
A good person would want this too.
It is a matter of right vs. wrong.
12
Define: "connotation"
Distorted definition of a word.
False definition of a word.
The dictionary definition of a word.
Contextual definition of a word.
13
Define: "denotation"
False definition of a word.
The dictionary definition of a word.
Contextual definition of a word.
Distorted definition of a word.
14
What is pathos?
emotional appeal
ethical appeal
logical appeal
banana peal
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Define: "argument"
An exchange of different views, always delivered with angry.
A fight.
Two or more people yelling at each other.
A set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others.

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