COM Chapter 17

Everybody must wear seat belts because they reduce the death rate in an accident by 47%. This is a ...

• Logos-based argument

• Ethos-based argument

• Pathos-based argument

You are listening to a persuasive speech about reasons to ban the book "Nineteen Eighty-Four" by George Orwell. However, you've never read it and don't like reading. How would you evaluate the speech?

• By taking the central route

• By taking peripheral route

The teacher tells you: "As an experienced professional in the field of economics, I insist that you read this book". What argument is it?

• Logos-based

• Pathos-based

• Ethos-based

Jennifer always leaves for school at 7:00 a.m. Jennifer is always on time. Jennifer assumes, then, that if she leaves at 7:00 a.m. for school today, she will be on time.

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Syllogism

All insects frighten me. That is an insect. Therefore, I am frightened. What is this?

• Ethos-based argument

• Proposition of policy

• Syllogism

What type of proposition is this:

Schools should host annual arts festivals

• Fact

• Value

• Policy

What proposition is this:

Brexit will fuel the UK economy

• Fact

• Value

• Policy

Which persuasive strategy is used here?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Ali and I have similar tastes in movies. He likes the new Tom Cruise movie. Therefore, I will like it too.

• Arguing from sign

• Arguing from example

• Arguing from analogy

• Arguing from causation

As a three-time Olympic gold medalist, I can assure you that this energy drink will improve your fitness and stamina.

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos