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9.5: Writing an Argumentative Essay about an Ethical Issue

Question 15 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P

Which of these are rhetorical devices that a writer can use to make an argumentative essay more persuasive? Check all that apply.appeals based on beliefsappeals based on credibilityappeals based on emotionappeals based on logicappeals based on opinion

Answer
A
appeals based on beliefs
B
appeals based on credibility
C
appeals based on emotion
D
appeals based on logic
E
appeals based on opinion

Explanation

The three main rhetorical appeals are ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos appeals to the writer’s credibility, pathos appeals to the audience’s emotions, and logos appeals to logic. Therefore, the correct choices are appeals based on credibility, emotion, and logic; beliefs and opinion are not the standard rhetorical appeals.

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