Rhetorical Devices Flashcards

Be able to identify and explain the three main types of rhetorical device.

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Rhetoric

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the art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively

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Ethos

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a rhetorical device that uses the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker

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Pathos

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a rhetorical device that appeals to emotion or imagination

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Logos

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a rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason

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ETHOS, PATHOS, OR LOGOS? “I’m Barack Obama, and I approve this message.”

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ANSWER: Ethos. Barack Obama is a well-known figure; we can infer that he is using his status to persuade the viewer/listener.

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ETHOS, PATHOS, OR LOGOS? “Have it your way at Burger King.”

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ANSWER: Pathos. This ad wants you to feel like you have more choices at Burger King than at other restaurants.

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ETHOS, PATHOS, OR LOGOS? “Sprint’s network is 99% as good as Verizon’s.”

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ANSWER: Logos. The use of statistics (“99% as good”) is trying to demonstrate that you can prove how good Sprint’s network is.

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“Will you join in the battle to give every citizen an escape from the crushing weight of poverty?” is an example of…

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PATHOS. LBJ is trying to make the listener feel empowered.

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“There is not enough housing for our people or transportation for our traffic” is an example of…

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LOGOS. LBJ is using facts to make his point.

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If you think, “I can trust this guy- he really knows what he’s talking about”, that’s…

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ETHOS (credibility)

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If you think, “Wow, 75 percent of people liked Diet Coke more than Diet Dr. Pepper! I know what I’m gonna buy at HEB!”, that’s…

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LOGOS (facts)

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If you think, “Holy crap, that Geico commercial was funny as hell!”, that’s…

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PATHOS (emotions)

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