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Rhetorical Devices Worksheet (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)

$1.50

  • 4 pages total

  • brief explanation

  • 4 differentiated practice exercises

  • 1 answer key page

  • 4 pages total

  • brief explanation

  • 4 differentiated practice exercises

  • 1 answer key page

“The art of persuasion lies not only in what you say, but in how you make others feel, think, and trust.”
— Unknown

This worksheet introduces students to rhetorical devices—ethos, pathos, and logos—and develops their ability to analyze and create persuasive arguments. Through scaffolded and differentiated activities, learners identify rhetorical appeals, explain their effectiveness, evaluate arguments, and produce their own persuasive statements. The worksheet aligns with CCSS, CEFR, ACARA, and Cambridge standards and includes a complete answer key, making it suitable for both classroom instruction and independent practice.

Additional Info:

  1. Grade Level: Grade 7–8

  2. Difficulty Level: Medium to Difficult

  3. Standards Alignment

    • CCSS:

      • RI.7.8 – Trace and evaluate arguments and claims

      • RI.8.6 – Determine author’s purpose and point of view

    • CEFR: B1–B2 – Can identify arguments and distinguish fact from opinion

    • ACARA: Analyse how text structures and language features shape meaning

    • Cambridge English: Reading & Use of English – Understanding opinion, attitude, and purpose

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