A statement that holds an element of belief and tells how someone feels about something is an _________________. It cannot be proven.
Opinion
________________ is a Greek word meaning ‘character’. In persuasive language, it is an appeal to authority and credibility (trustworthiness).
Ethos
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “We have been mistreated, abused and oppressed.They have benefited from our suffering and we must act now!”
LOGOS
NONE OF THESE
ETHOS
PATHOS
Which persuasive technique is the following image
Logos
None of these
Pathos
Ethos
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Mount Everest is the tallest mountain above sea level measured at 29,031.7 feet high.
FACT
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: "You'll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."
NONE OF THESE
PATHOS
ETHOS
LOGOS
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Only half of a dolphin’s brain sleeps at a time. The other half makes sure that it comes up for air so that it doesn’t drown.
FACT
Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: An article where the author argues that an iPhone is better than an Android phone
Entertain
Persuade
Inform
Confuse
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “The research – conducted by professors at Harvard University – suggests that you should learn a second language.
NONE OF THESE
PATHOS
LOGOS
ETHOS
________________ means the same as enlighten or “to give knowledge or understanding”.
Inform
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “Just eat and don’t complain. Children in Africa are starving and would give anything to have that plate of food.”
ETHOS
PATHOS
NONE OF THESE
LOGOS
When you ________________ someone, you are causing them to want to believe or do something..
Persuade
Information that supports a CLAIM is known as ____________.
Research
Evidence
Data
Opinion
Which persuasive technique is the following image
None of these
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Which of the texts below would have the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE to INFORM?
An advertisement for a video game
A Love Letter
Story
Instructions or Directions
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth.
FACT
____________ is the actual words written in a book, newspaper, blog post, or any other written work.
Text
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “Dentists all over the world are telling their patients the same things. You must floss regularly.”
ETHOS
NONE OF THESE
PATHOS
LOGOS
Which persuasive technique is the following image
LOGOS
PATHOS
NONE OF THESE
ETHOS
Which persuasive technique is the following image
Ethos
Pathos
None of these
Logos
Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s.
Entertain
Deceive
Inform
Persuade
A _____________ is a statement that is TRUE and can be measured, proven, and verified objectively.
FACT
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, and a clear motive. We also have video evidence. The case could not be more open and shut."
LOGOS
PATHOS
NONE OF THESE
ETHOS
A text where the author explains why he/she thinks their position is correct is known as an __________________.
Case
Argument
Essay
Story
The Latin word meaning “against” or “bad” is ___________.
Delta
Con
Pro
Sigma
______________ is a Greek word meaning ‘suffering’ or ‘experience’, and it is used in persuasive speech as an appeal to the emotions of the audience.
Pathos
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C.
FACT
Is the following statement a PRO or CON: SCHOOL UNIFORMS - They limit students’ self-expression.
CON
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Horse manure smells awful.
OPINION
_______________ is a Greek word meaning ‘a word’ or ‘reason’. It is an appeal to logic and reason.
Logos
Which persuasive technique is the following image
ETHOS
LOGOS
PATHOS
NONE OF THESE
The Latin word meaning “for” or “good” is ________.
Carpe
Pro
Con
Diem
What word means "to provide someone with amusement/enjoyment"?
Entertain
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.
OPINION
Is the following statement a PRO or CON: ONLINE LEARNING - Technology issues like bad internet connections.
CON
Is the following statement a PRO or CON: SCHOOL UNIFORMS - Increase the sense of community in school.
PRO
Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: A poem about why the iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made.
Inform
Entertain
Review
Persuade
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: Popular music today is not as good as it was in the past.
OPINION
Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging young athletes to not use steroids.
Entertain
Explain
Persuade
Inform
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: "If my age doesn't convince you that I know what I'm talking about, at least consider that I am your grandfather and I only want the best for you."
PATHOS
ETHOS
LOGOS
NONE OF THESE
The “reasons for writing” something is known as ______________________________.
Evaluating an Argument
Text structure
Author's Purpose
Fact and Opinion
Is the following statement a PRO or CON: CHOCOLATE MILK - The copper found in chocolate milk helps you make collagen, a protein found in abundance in bone tissue.
PRO
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: The more money someone has the more successful they are.
OPINION
Which persuasive technique is the following image
NONE OF THESE
PATHOS
ETHOS
LOGOS
When making an argument, a writer will make a statement that he/she believes to be true known as a ____________.
Purpose statement
Theory
Evidence
Claim
Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smart phone.
Persuade
Inform
Explain
Entertain
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “You don’t need to jump in front of a train to know it’s a bad idea; so why do you need to try drugs to know if they’re harmful?”
LOGOS
PATHOS
NONE OF THESE
ETHOS
Which persuasive technique is the following image
Ethos
None of these
Pathos
Logos
Which PERSUASIVE LANGUAGE is the following statement: “Every morning the rooster crows, then the sun rises. Therefore the rooster causes the sun to rise.”
ETHOS
NONE OF THESE
LOGOS
PATHOS
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: McDonalds sells more hamburgers than any other restaurant chain in the world.
FACT
Identify the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE for the following text: A medical report describing the effects of steroids on the human body.
Inform
Persuade
Entertain
Explain
Is the following statement a FACT or an OPINION: The price of gas has grown to become too expensive.
OPINION
Is the following statement a PRO or CON: ONLINE LEARNING - It allows students to attend classes from any location of their choice.
PRO
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