Persuasive Devices: Ethos and Logos

Which persuasive device is being used in the statement 'You are a good, Christian woman, Tituba, and you have always chosen to do the right thing. That is why I know you will show your integrity now and do what you know God wants.'?

What literary device is demonstrated in the phrase 'Dolly doodled on this dreary day'?

In which part of the text is a logical appeal (logos) being made?

What persuasive technique is used in the phrase 'Give me liberty or give me death'?

Which persuasive device is employed in the statement 'My political record reflects honesty and benevolence; I work hard and focus on what is right as opposed to gossip and trying to make a name for myself.'?

What literary device is illustrated in the phrase 'The melody of the bells lulled Sheila to sleep'?

What is the definition of 'couplet' in poetry?

What literary device is demonstrated in the following line: 'If someone drives recklessly and breaks the rules, he or she threatens the welfare of everyone on the road'?

Which literary device involves repeating an idea over and over, but not necessarily in the same exact words?

What is the definition of 'enjambment' in poetry?

What is the term for when 2 words 'almost' rhyme but not exactly in poetry?

What does 'conceit' refer to in literary terms?

Persuasive Devices

The statement uses appeal to ethos by emphasizing Tituba's integrity and moral character as a good Christian woman.
The phrase 'Give me liberty or give me death' employs pathos, appealing to emotions and a sense of urgency for freedom.

Literary Devices

The phrase 'Dolly doodled on this dreary day' demonstrates alliteration, with the repetition of the initial 'd' sound.
'The melody of the bells lulled Sheila to sleep' illustrates personification, attributing a soothing quality to the bells that affects Sheila.
The line ‘If someone drives recklessly and breaks the rules, he or she threatens the welfare of everyone on the road’ reflects logos, presenting a logical argument about the consequences of reckless driving.

Other Literary Concepts

A couplet in poetry refers to two consecutive lines that typically end with rhyming words.
Enjambment in poetry is when a sentence runs over from one line to the next without a pause or break.
The term for when two words 'almost' rhyme but not exactly is called slant rhyme or half rhyme.
Conceit in literary terms refers to an extended metaphor that makes a striking and often unconventional comparison between two seemingly unrelated things.

Repetition as a Device

Repetition involves reiterating an idea across a text to emphasize it, which can be done using various phrases and structures without exact wording repetitions.

Test your knowledge of persuasive devices with a focus on ethos and logos. Identify examples and understand the use of these rhetorical strategies in persuasive speeches and texts.