Probing Rhetorical Appeals

Worksheet Description

This worksheet prompts students to delve into the author’s persuasive strategies.

After noting the text’s title, students identify and record at least three types of appeal or textual techniques employed. They are then guided to ponder why the author made these particular choices.

This exercise encourages students to reflect on the purposeful decisions behind the selection of appeals, such as ethos, logos, and pathos, as well as other techniques within the text. By contemplating the author’s intent, students gain insights into how writers skillfully employ appeals and textual elements to captivate, inform, or sway their audience.

This worksheet empowers students to unravel the layers of persuasive writing and appreciate the strategic mastery of authors in crafting impactful communication.