3 - The Art of Influence: Analyzing Persuasive Techniques and Rhetorical Appeals

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define ethos in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who is trustworthy.

Question 2

Easy

What does pathos appeal to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what makes you feel happy or sad.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is ethos primarily concerned with?

  • Emotional engagement
  • Logical reasoning
  • Credibility and ethics

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why you would trust a speaker.

Question 2

True or False: Pathos is an appeal to logic.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what feelings the speaker might invoke.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a persuasive advertisement utilizing all three rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos).

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the product or cause you want to promote.

Question 2

Analyze a famous speech (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream') for its use of rhetorical techniques. Identify elements of ethos, pathos, and logos.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the speech text to find examples that resonate with these appeals.

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