题目内容
17.Persuasion is the art of convincing(使..相信) someone to agree with you.According to the ancient Greeks,there are three basic tools of persuasion:ethos,pathos,and logos.Ethos is a speaker's way of convincing the audience that she is honest and reliable.One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field.After all,you're more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.A speaker can also create ethos by convincing the audience that she is a good person.
Patho is a speaker's way of connecting himself with an audience's feelings.For example,a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war.These words will fill the audience with fear,making them support him.Similarly,an animal charity might show an audience pictures of ijured dogs and cats to make the viewers feel pity.If the audience feels bad for the animals,they may donate(捐赠) money.
Logos is the use of facts,statistics,or other evidence to support your argument.An audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincig data to back up your statements.Presenting this evidence is more persuasive than simply saying"believe me"
Although ethos,pathos,and logos all have their strengths,they are often most effective when used together.Indeed,most speakers use a combination of ethos,pathos,and logos to persuade their audiences.So,next time you listen to a speech,watch a commercial,or listen to a friend trying to convince you to lend him some money,look out for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.
32.Why does the author say persuasion is an art?B
A.It makes the audience enjoyable.
B.It requires great skills to achieve.
C.It demands full attention from the audience.
D.It is all common topics of ancient Greek writers.
33.How is a speaker able to show her ethos to the audience?D
A.By expressing her love for the audience
B.By telling the audience about her personal hobbies.
C.By using beautiful language to make her statements attractive.
D.By showing her knowledge and experience related to the topic.
34.What can we learn about the three methods of persuasion?B
A.Ethos is the most important method of persuasion.
B.Each method has a different effect on the audience.
C.Honesty is the only key to making your arguments believable
D.Politician mostly use pathos to persuade their audiene
35.An advertisement for washing powder which claims that"scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of all bacteria"is mainly usingC.
A.ethos B.pathos C.logos D.a combination of all three.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了说服是一种说服某人同意你的艺术,有三种基本的说服方法:精神气质,悲情和理性.
解答 32.B.推理判断题.根据第二段If an audience cannot trust you,you will not be able to persuade them可知作者说说服是一门艺术因为他们都需要伟大的技能来实现;故选B.
33.D.细节理解题.根据第二段One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field可知演讲者通过展示与该主题相关的知识和经验向听众展示她的精神气质;故选D.
34.B.推理判断题.根据最后一段Although ethos,pathos,and logos all have their strengths,they are often most effective when used together可知每个方面对观众有不同的影响;故选B.
35.C.细节理解题.根据第四段Logos is the use of facts,statistics,or other evidence to support your argument…Logos is the use of facts,statistics,or other evidence to support your argument.An audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims可知一个洗衣粉广告,声称许多科学测试表明我们的粉末杀死了所有细菌的95%".而它主要是使用了标识;故选C.
点评 本文是社会文化类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
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