PRAXIS PRAXIS Core Academic Skills: Writing 2

Question 1

Which rhetorical appeal relies on the writer's credibility and expertise?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Answer

Ethos is the rhetorical appeal that establishes the writer's authority, trustworthiness, and expertise on the subject.

Question 2

When a writer uses statistical data and logical reasoning to support a claim, which rhetorical appeal are they primarily employing?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Answer

Logos appeals to the audience's reason and logic, often using facts, statistics, and logical arguments as evidence.

Question 3

A writer describes a child's suffering to evoke sympathy in the reader. This is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Answer

Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions to persuade them, often using vivid, emotional language or stories.

Question 4

Which type of evidence is generally considered most reliable in an academic argumentative essay?

Accepted Answer

Peer-reviewed research studies

Answer

Peer-reviewed research studies undergo rigorous evaluation by experts, making them the most credible form of evidence in academic writing.

Question 5

What is the purpose of using transitional phrases in an essay?

Accepted Answer

To connect ideas and ensure coherent flow between sentences and paragraphs

Answer

Transitional phrases link ideas together, helping the reader follow the logical progression of the argument.

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