Rhetorical Appeals/ Best Standards

Which type of rhetorical appeal focuses on emotions?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

Which type of rhetorical appeal focuses on a specific time or place?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

Which type of rhetorical appeal focuses on logic or reason?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

Which type of rhetorical appeal focuses on the credibility or accomplishments of the speaker?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

I think you should consider buying me a car. I would be able to get an after-school job, and start saving for college. I also would be able to drive myself to and from soccer practice. Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used here?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

The Sunda Island Tiger is the 3rd most endangered species on the planet. The time to act is now. If you don’t immediately enact legislation to save these tigers, you may never get another chance. Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used here?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

Summer is coming, and we need to stay ahead of our orders. Last year, we ordered our summer dresses in May, but we didn’t get them until almost August. We lost out on a lot of summer sales. This year we need to place our summer dress orders by March 1st . Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used here?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

Have you cast your ballot for class president yet? If not, Ethan Johnson is your best bet. He was vice-president of his class last year, so he knows the ropes. He is also captain of the basketball team, so he is used to a leadership role. Vote for Ethan! Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used here?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

Would you lend me the money to buy an ice cream cone? It is so hot, and an ice cream cone would be very refreshing. I would have money to buy my own, but I donated all of my allowance last week to the Girl Scouts. It makes me feel good that the Girl Scouts will now be able to eat s’mores on their camping trip. Unfortunately, I’m unable to buy a single ice cream cone. Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used here?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

As a doctor, I cannot stress enough the importance of eating all of your fruits and vegetables. Not only will they help you maintain strength and stamina, but they will also ward off colds and other sicknesses. I should know! Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used here?

• Ethos

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos