Ethos, Pathos, Logos Quiz

In a school debate, Kai is trying to persuade his classmates to vote for him as the class president. He talks about his credibility and trustworthiness. In terms of persuasion, what is Kai using?

• He is using emotional appeal in his persuasion

• He is presenting a logical argument in his persuasion

• He is using the volume and intensity of his voice in his persuasion

• He is using his credibility and trustworthiness in his persuasion

In a school debate, Ava is trying to persuade her classmates to support a local charity. She shares a touching story about a family helped by the charity, hoping to stir their emotions. What persuasion technique is Ava using?

• Logical appeal

• Physical appeal

• Ethical appeal

• Emotional appeal

In a school debate, Aria is trying to persuade her classmates to vote for her as the class representative. She uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to support her case. What persuasion technique is Aria using?

• The use of emotions and personal anecdotes in persuasion.

• The use of repetition and catchy slogans in persuasion.

• The use of fear and intimidation in persuasion.

• The use of logic, reasoning, and evidence in persuasion.

Benjamin, a medical student, is trying to persuade Emma and Isla about the effectiveness of a new medication. Which of the following represents ethos in his persuasion?

• Benjamin recommending the medication based on his medical knowledge and expertise

• Benjamin recommending a new recipe he tried recently

• Benjamin convincing them to try the medication because all his friends are using it

• Benjamin making promises about the medication's effectiveness during a student council campaign

During a school debate, Aria used a story about her grandmother's struggle with illness to evoke empathy and compassion in the audience. Which persuasive technique did Aria use?

• Using a logical argument to appeal to reason and evidence

• Using fear to manipulate the audience into making a decision

• Using a heartwarming story to evoke empathy and compassion in the audience

• Using humor to lighten the mood and make the audience laugh

Priya is preparing for a debate competition and she wants to use logos in her argument. Which of the following strategies should she use?

• Using humor to make her point more appealing to the audience

• Relying on the credibility of her debate coach, David, to persuade the audience

• Using statistics and data from reliable sources to support her claim

• Using emotional language to appeal to the feelings of the audience

During a class discussion, Daniel read a book written by a renowned author and Zoe read a blog post by an unknown writer. How can they analyze ethos in these texts?

• By analyzing the rhyme and meter of the text

• By counting the number of words in the text

• By examining the credibility, authority, and trustworthiness of the author or speaker.

• By examining the use of emotional language in the text

Emma, Michael, and Elijah are analyzing a speech given by a famous leader. How can they analyze pathos in the speech?

• By counting the number of words in the speech

• By examining the emotional appeal, such as the use of language, imagery, and personal anecdotes in the speech.

• By analyzing the historical context of the speech

• By examining the use of humor in the speech

During a school debate, Daniel, Isla, and Kai are discussing the effectiveness of a company's logo. How can they analyze the logo's effectiveness in their argument?

• By counting the number of words in the company's name

• By examining the emotional appeal of the company's slogan

• By examining the use of logic, reasoning, and evidence to support the argument or message the logo conveys.

• By analyzing the font and color of the logo

Logos appeals apply to what?

• Apples/Bananas

• Trustworthiness/Morals

• Love/Affection

• Facts/Data