Duplicate of Eng. 208A - Unit 5 Terms and Examples

Question 1

Ok... so you know we're talking about persuasion... keeping in mind the context, what is rhetoric?

Accepted Answer

The art of effective or persuasive writing and speaking

Question 2

Which of these is an example of using ethos?

Accepted Answer

Using an expert stunt driver to advertise that a certain car is the safest

Question 3

Note the rhetorical appeals to prepare for the last 3 questions:

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Pathos: Using to emotion—evoking sense of sadness, nostalgia, pride, anger, Ethos: Appeals to the sense of credibility and moral ethics to persuade, I have noted all three 😎, Logos: Using facts and evidence to persuade—appeals to a sense of logic

Question 4

Which of these is an example of pathos?

Accepted Answer

Rebooting an old TV show to appeal to a sense of nostalgia & happy memories

Question 5

Which of these is an example of logos?

Accepted Answer

Sharing an opinion online & linking a website w/ supporting scientific data

Question 6

A thesis statement is similar to another term related to rhetoric and persuasion—which term is similar to a thesis?

Accepted Answer

Claim

Question 7

Now that we know what rhetoric is, what are rhetorical devices?

Accepted Answer

Using language techniques strategically to persuade the audience

Question 8

Have you ever asked your parents or guardians to let you do or have something, but they said, "No"?

Accepted Answer

I don't ask, I just do it..., Yep!, All. The. Time., Nah....

Question 9

Now—what is the statement that comes at the end of the intro paragraph with a position you intend to prove and support?

Accepted Answer

Thesis

Question 10

Have you ever tried to convince them anyway, maybe with specific reasons or evidence to change their minds?

Accepted Answer

Tried... but failed... 😩, Tried and succeeded! 😎, I NEVER win..., I ALWAYS get my way...

Question 11

EXIT TICKET: How do you feel about understanding rhetoric and rhetorical devices so far?

Accepted Answer

Meh... I kinda get it..., Wait, we were learning about rhetoric today?, I'm super confused. HELP!, I totally get it!

Question 12

Here are some examples of claims (ALL ARE CORRECT):

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Debate: Which is better, Coke or Pepsi? CLAIM: Coke is better than Pepsi., Debate: Is social media good or bad? CLAIM: SM is bad for mental health., Debate: Is all info online true? CLAIM: Important to research evidence., Debate: Which are better, cats or dogs? CLAIM: Dogs are better than cats.

Question 13

Here are some commonly used rhetorical devices (ALL ARE CORRECT):

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Commercials using sad music to evoke sympathy for donations to a cause, Using repetition in a speech to emphasize an important idea, A brand using a popular celebrity to get fans to buy their products, Using rhetorical questions (not meant to be answered) to make a point

Question 14

Here are some examples of rhetoric, or using language effectively to persuade (ALL ARE CORRECT):

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A student using evidence from research to prove their thesis is correct, Fringe extremest groups using fear & propaganda to incite anger & action, Policiticians using patriotic rally cries to gain supporters, A commercial using a catchy slogan and jingle to get customers to buy

Question 15

Rhetoric: The art of effective or persuasive writing or speaking, especially with the use of figures of speech.

Accepted Answer

Got it! 👍, Noted the definition, but it&#x27;s still unclear. Can you give examples?

Question 16

You, my friend, have attempted to use the art of persuasion!

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What's persuasion?, Please—I'm a MASTER of persuasion. 👑, I did???, Ethos, pathos, logos... I GOT this.

Question 17

A claim is the position being taken in an argument that will be supported with evidence.

Accepted Answer

I'm still a little confused, can we see examples?, Got it! 👍

Duplicate of Eng. 208A - Unit 5 Terms and Examples

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Duplicate of Eng. 208A - Unit 5 Terms and Examples

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