Rhetorical Appeals and Logical Reasoning

What are the three main rhetorical appeals?

• ethos, pathos, and logos

• ethics, emotion, and logic

• pathos, ethos, and logos

• emotion, logic, and credibility

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on credibility and trustworthiness?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• kairos

Which rhetorical appeal appeals to emotions and feelings?

• ethos

• logos

• kairos

• pathos

What is the purpose of using logical reasoning in an argument?

• To undermine the credibility of the opposing viewpoint

• To make the argument more emotional and persuasive

• To provide a rational and coherent explanation or justification for a claim or position.

• To confuse the audience with complex reasoning

Why is credibility and trustworthiness important in persuasive communication?

• Credibility and trustworthiness can be easily overlooked in persuasive communication.

• Credibility and trustworthiness are not important in persuasive communication.

• Credibility and trustworthiness only matter in written communication.

• Credibility and trustworthiness establish the speaker's reliability and believability.

What is Rhetoric?

• The art of persuasive speaking or writing through word choice

• The art of misleading readers with false testimony

• A style of writing or speaking to enlighten a lesser intelligent audiencne

• Style, mood, theme

Who developed the Art of Rhetoric?

• Sophocles

• Aristole

• Alexander the Great

• Merlin

Who uses Rhetorical Devices?

• Clowns, circus people

• Magicians and wizards

• Animal trainers

• Writers, politicians, advertisers

"Dentists all around the world recommend this toothpaste to their patients" is an example of what?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

"This course has been shown to improve student grades by nearly 20%" is an example  of what?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos