Question

authors purpose / perspective / rhetoric (ela.elaor.4.1.5.3)

1. if an author writes a speech encouraging students to recycle, the primary purpose is--

a) to inform
b) to persuade
c) to entertain
d) to describe

1. which rhetorical appeal relies on credibility and trustworthiness?

a) logos
b) pathos
c) ethos
d) mythos

1. in an editorial arguing for longer lunch breaks, the author uses statistics about student performance. which rhetorical appeal is this?

a) pathos
b) logos
c) ethos
d) satire

1. an author includes an emotional story about a family affected by pollution to persuade the reader. this is an example of--

a) ethos
b) logos
c) pathos
d) diction

1. when analyzing perspective, which question is most helpful?

a) how long is the text?
b) what point of view does the author hold about the topic?c) how many paragraphs are included?
d) what punctuation is most frequent?

1. which phrase signals persuasive intent?

a) \the sun rises in the east.\
b) \studies show recycling reduces waste.\
c) \you must act now to save our planet!\
d) \the textbook includes six chapters.\
name: _________________________
block: ____________

Explanation:

1. The speech aims to get students to take action (recycle), which is persuasion.
2. Ethos is the rhetorical appeal centered on credibility/trustworthiness.
3. Logos uses facts, data, and statistics to make an argument.
4. Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions, which an emotional story does.
5. Perspective focuses on the author's viewpoint on a topic.
6. A directive phrase urging action signals persuasive intent.

Answer:

1. b) to persuade
2. c) Ethos
3. b) Logos
4. c) Pathos
5. b) What point of view does the author hold about the topic?
6. c) "You must act now to save our planet!"