Persuasive Techniques

Question 1

What is ethos in rhetoric?

Answer 1

Ethos is the presentation of a believable, authoritative voice that elicits an audience’s trust.

Question 2

How do the roommates establish ethos in the pizza example?

Answer 2

They establish ethos by claiming to have tried all other pizzerias in town, indicating expertise in their choice.

Question 3

Define pathos in rhetoric.

Answer 3

Pathos is the use of appeals to feelings and emotions shared by an audience.

Question 4

How do the roommates appeal to pathos in persuading their companion?

Answer 4

They appeal to pathos by describing the pleasure of Emiliano’s pizza and the fear of being alone or feeling responsible for the pizzeria’s economic decline.

Question 5

What does logos refer to in rhetoric?

Answer 5

Logos refers to the use of credible information, facts, reasons, and examples that lead to a sensible conclusion.

Question 6

How do the roommates use logos to persuade their companion?

Answer 6

They use logos by providing factual information about Emiliano’s pizza, such as its good value for money and the provision of leftovers.

Question 7

Name a subtle rhetorical strategy mentioned in the passage.

Answer 7

Personification is a subtle rhetorical strategy mentioned in the passage

Question 8

Give an example of personification from the pizza example

Answer 8

An example of personification is “the cheese is calling out.”

Question 9

What is a logical fallacy?

Answer 9

A logical fallacy is flawed reasoning that undermines the validity of an argument.

Question 10

Provide an example of the bandwagon fallacy mentioned in the passage.

Answer 10

An example of the bandwagon fallacy is the statement “Everyone goes to Emiliano’s, especially on Thursdays.”

Question 11

What is kairos in the context of rhetoric?

Answer 11

Kairos is the idea that timing is crucial in persuasion, where the success or failure of an appeal depends on when it is made.

Question 12

How does kairos influence persuasion in the pizza example?

Answer 12

Kairos influences persuasion in the pizza example by considering factors such as the companion’s tiredness of pizza or need to save money, which affect receptiveness to the invitation to dine at Emiliano’s.

Question 13

What is an Analogy?

Answer 13

Drawing comparisons between different concepts or ideas.

Question 14

What is an Anaphora?

Answer 14

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

Question 15

What is a Metaphor?

Answer 15

Implied comparison between two different things.

Question 16

What is a Simile?

Answer 16

Explicit comparison between two different things using “like” or “as.”

Question 17

What is an Alliteration?

Answer 17

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables.

Question 18

What is an Anaphora?

Answer 18

Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. Example: “I have a dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

Question 19

What is a Metaphor?

Answer 19

Comparing two unlike things to illustrate a point. Example: “Life is a journey.”

Question 20

What is a Simile?

Answer 20

Comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as.” Example: “Brave as a lion.”

Question 21

What is a Hyperbole?

Answer 21

Exaggerating for emphasis. Example: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”

Question 22

What is an Understatement?

Answer 22

Presenting something as less important or serious than it actually is. Example: “It’s just a flesh wound” when describing a severe injury.

Question 23

What is Irony:?

Answer 23

Saying one thing while meaning the opposite to emphasize a point. Example: Saying “What a beautiful day” during a thunderstorm.

Question 24

What is a Rhetorical question

Answer 24

Asking a question for effect, not requiring an answer. Example: “Who doesn’t want to be successful?”

Question 25

What is Repetition?

Answer 25

Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.

Question 26

What is Parallelism?

Answer 26

Using similar grammatical structures to create rhythm and balance. Example: “She likes swimming, hiking, and biking.”

Question 27

What is Antithesis?

Answer 27

Contrasting ideas in parallel phrases or clauses. Example: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

Question 28

What is Onomatopoeia?

Answer 28

Words that imitate the sound they describe. Example: “Buzz,” “Boom,” “Sizzle.”

Question 29

What is a Oxymoron?

Answer 29

Combining contradictory terms. Example: “Bittersweet,” “Deafening silence.”

Question 30

What is Euphemism?

Answer 30

Using a milder or indirect word or phrase to replace a harsh or unpleasant one. Example: “Passed away” instead of “died.”

Question 31

What are Analogies?

Answer 31

Comparing two different things to highlight similarities. Example: “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.”

Question 32

What is an Allusion?

Answer 32

Making a reference to a well-known person, event, or text. Example: “He’s a real Romeo with the ladies.”

Question 33

What is an Exaggeration?

Answer 33

Magnifying or overstating certain aspects for effect. Example: “I’ve told you a million times.”

Question 34

What does ethos appeal to?

Answer 34

Credibility

Question 35

What does Pathos Appeal to?

Answer 35

Emotion