rethorical appeals

Question 1

Allusion

Answer 1

Alludes to, Implies, Hints at, References, Suggests

Question 2

Anecdote

Answer 2

Recalls a time when, Recounts an experience when,
Reminisces on/about

Question 2

Call to Action

Answer 2

Calls, Galvanizes, Implores, Rouses, Rallies

Question 3

Comparison (Allusion, Analogy, Metaphor, Simile)

Answer 3

Compares X to Y, Equates X to Y

Question 4

Definition

Answer 4

Clarifies the meaning of X, Defines X, Redefines X

Question 5

Description/Imagery

Answer 5

Describes, Offers a detailed description of, Provides

Question 6

Diction

Answer 6

Includes the term “X,” Incorporates the phrase “X,”
Incorporates ____ language

Question 7

Examples/Exemplification

Answer 7

Exemplifies, Lists examples of, Offers examples of,

Question 8

Juxtaposition

Answer 8

Contrasts, Juxtaposes

Question 9

Pronoun Use

Answer 9

Incorporates inclusive diction, Includes divisive
diction, Directly addresses the audience

Question 10

Logos

Answer 10

Appeals to logic, Logically asserts

Question 11

Ethos

Answer 11

Bolsters his/her credibility, Strengthens his/her
credibility, Testifies that

Question 12

Pathos

Answer 12

Elicits a sense of X, Evokes a sense of X

Question 13

Appease

Answer 13

pacify or placate someone by attending to their demands; relieve or satisfy a demand or feeling

Question 14

Assuage

Answer 14

make an unpleasant feeling less intense

Question 15

Elucidate

Answer 15

to make clear

Question 16

Engenders

Answer 16

to cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition