Rhetorical Appeals

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"100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful" is an example of __________

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos
• magical fairy dust

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"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

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A writer's reputation is important with this appeal.

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Rhetoric

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Using emotion to persuade your audience. The Greek word for "suffering" or "experience"...

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Rhetoric

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Appeals to audience because the speaker appears trustworthy. This appeal is Greek for "character".... 

• Pathos
• Logos
• Ethos
• Rhetoric

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This appeal persuades by using reasoning.

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Rhetoric

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A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Rhetoric 

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A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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The professional golfer Tiger Woods endorses Nike.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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Dentists recommend using Colgate Total more than any other brand of toothpaste.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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Advil Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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A teenager disgustedly waves away an offer for cigarettes.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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Sprite Zero is 100% sugar-free.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

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"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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"Private demand for this product has tapered off for the past three years, and this year's sales figures are at an all time low.  It's time to research other options."

• Ethos 
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed... it's time that you took a stand."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position.  He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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"The algorithms have been run in a thousand different ways, and the math continues to check out."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation.  Now it is our turn to return the favor.  For God and country, gentlemen!"

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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If you utilize these forms of persuasion into your writing; you will be more likely to influence your audience's thinking about your subject.

• Ethos and Logos
• Logos and Pathos
• Ethos and Pathos.
• Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.