Question

Javed’s teacher tells him she would like to see him improve his speaking skills in the next debate by including a rhetorical appeal. to be a more effective speaker, what is the best rhetorical appeal for javed to add?(
a. he should add pathos, with an emphasis on proper word choice to set a tone.(
b.he should add pathos, with points of emphasis to make his ideas convincing.(
c.he should add ethos, with credible resources to support his claim.(
d.he should add logos, with evidence to support his ideas and link them together.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:  d. He should add logos, with evidence to support his ideas and link them together.

The three types of rhetorical techniques used to make speeches and writing more effective are:

i) Logos- appeal to logic

ii) Pathos- appeal to emotion

iii) Ethos- establishing the credibility of the speaker/writer

In this instance, where Javed's teacher tells him to improve his speaking skills in an upcoming debate, by including a rhetorical appeal, option D is the best option for him, since it is the only option that correctly matches the rhetorical appeal with its correct meaning. Options A,B & C do not correctly match the rhetorical appeals with their correct meanings.

Answer 2

The answer in this question is D He should add logos, with evidence to support his ideas and link them together. The best rhetorical appeal for javed to add is logos with evidence to support his ideas and link them together.