Practice Assessment Focus (4) - Module 3: The Art of Persuasion: Rhetoric and Argumentation
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Question 1 Easy

Define ethos.

💡 Hint: Think about why we trust some speakers over others.

Question 2 Easy

What is a thesis statement?

💡 Hint: What do you think the essay is trying to prove?

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Question 1

What are the three rhetorical appeals?

Logic
Evidence
Emotion
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Fact
Opinion
Emotion

💡 Hint: Recall the appeals discussed in class.

Question 2

True or False: A thesis statement should be vague.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in guiding the essay.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Choose a famous speech and conduct a full rhetorical analysis. What specific techniques does the speaker use, and how do these contribute to the speech's effectiveness?

💡 Hint: What emotions do you feel while listening, and how does the speaker's authority affect your response?

Challenge 2 Hard

Write a persuasive essay on a current controversial topic, including at least two counter-arguments and how you refute them. What supporting evidence do you have?

💡 Hint: What facts or statistics support your claim, and how can you present the opposing view in a fair light before dismantling it?

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