SAT Essay Writing & Analysis 2

Question 1

In rhetorical analysis, identifying an author's use of statistics primarily supports which appeal?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Answer

Statistics and data appeal to logic and reason, which is logos.

Question 2

When an author cites their own credentials and experience, they are building which appeal?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Answer

Establishing credibility and authority is the appeal of ethos.

Question 3

A strong analytical essay thesis should primarily explain:

Accepted Answer

How the author builds their argument

Answer

SAT essay analysis evaluates how the author constructs the argument, not whether you agree.

Question 4

An author describing a starving child to move readers is using:

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Answer

Evoking emotion in the reader is the appeal of pathos.

Question 5

Which is the best evidence to quote in a rhetorical analysis paragraph?

Accepted Answer

A specific line that demonstrates the technique discussed

Answer

Effective analysis quotes specific, relevant lines that illustrate the named technique.

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