Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

In the following passage identify the rhetorical appeal being used

"Smoking around kids is dangerous because the defenseless children are exposed to dangerous chemicals that can lead to coughing and difficulty breathing and could even lead to deadly asthma attacks."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

In the following quote identify the Rhetorical Appeal being used

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9B

In the following quote identify the Rhetorical appeal being used

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Fill in the blank

When an ad or commercial uses a famous person to sell their product they are using (blank)

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.2

CCSS.SL.8.3

When an ad or commercial is playing on your emotions it is using which rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.2

CCSS.SL.8.3

When an ad or commercial is using graphs and data to convince you they are using which rhetorical appeal

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

Which Rhetorical Appeal is used in the excerpt below

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Which of the following is NOT an appeal to ETHOS:

• Many of you know me by name.  I’ve served this community for 17 years.  With your vote, I hope to continue. 

• I’ve worked in the medical field for many years, and I’ve seen many injuries similar to those in question.

• It’s time that we take a stand against this type of abuse and neglect.  Haven’t we all endured enough? 

• As Student Council President, I can assure you that your concerns will be addressed

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.3

The excerpt below makes use of which Rhetorical Appeal?

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

In the following excerpt which Rhetorical Appeal is being used?

"They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed."

answer choices

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.3