Practice - Rhetorical Appeals: The Pillars of Persuasion
Practice Questions
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What does ethos refer to in persuasion?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes someone trustworthy.
Define pathos.
💡 Hint: It’s all about feelings and emotional connections.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is ethos concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes someone reliable.
True or False: Pathos appeals to logic and reason.
💡 Hint: It's related to feelings, not reasoning.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how a recent political speech you have heard uses ethos, pathos, and logos. Discuss each component and how effectively they were presented.
💡 Hint: Look for examples of credibility, emotional storytelling, and logical arguments.
Create your own persuasive argument using all three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) on a subject of your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider how your past experiences can help establish your credibility, how you can touch on emotional aspects, and what logical data supports your claim.
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