Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the idea that we believe people we trust and find credible?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal appeals to the rationality and logic of an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal appeals to the emotions of an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal is built on shared values between the speaker or writer and the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal is typically seen as weak when used solely?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal can be a convincing concoction when combined with logos and ethos?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your school district that school lunches should not only be free but prepared by chefs?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your parents or guardians that you should be allowed to have a pet cheetah?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your school that students should get paid for good grades?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your principal that there should be a class dedicated to watching anime?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above