Rhetorical Appeals Check

Which of the descriptions characterize Ethos? (Check all that apply)

• appeals to one's ethics

• credibility of the speaker

• expertise shown through vocabulary and organization

• a touching story

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which descriptions characterize logos? (Check all that apply)

• appeal to one's logic

• logic/reason

• demonstrating trustworthiness and honesty

• numbers, facts, statistics

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the descriptions apply to pathos? (check all that apply)

• appeals to one's emotions

• professional tone

• a touching story

• flattering someone before asking for a favor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the descriptions apply to pathos? (check all that apply)

• appeals to one's emotions

• professional tone

• a touching story

• flattering someone before asking for a favor

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Tiger Woods endorses Nike. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Sprite Zero is 100% sugar-free. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Corvette. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5