QUIZ Rhetorical Appeals

What is the purpose of a rhetorical analysis?

• To present a biased opinion

• To evaluate the writer's choices in achieving their purpose

• To judge the topic or ideas

• To persuade the audience with facts and statistics

What does the rhetorical situation include?

• The emotional appeal of the writing

• The context of the writing, including the speaker, audience, writer's purpose, and message

• The speaker's tone and language

• The writer's background and expertise

Which of the following is an example of ethos (arete)?

• Establishing the author's credibility or character

• Using logical reasoning to convince the audience

• Invoking sympathy with meaningful language

• Citing facts and statistics to support the argument

Which rhetorical appeal describes the most suitable time and place for making an argument?

• Kairos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

In a courtroom trial, what does logos refer to?

• Establishment of the speaker's credibility

• The element of timing

• Engaging the audience's sympathy

• Soundness of logic and reasoning

What is an example of kairos in a courtroom trial?

• Stressing the client's disadvantages or difficult childhood

• Calling a surprise witness who changes the direction of the trial

• Delaying re-examination of a witness until other testimony proves it was false

• Drawing upon legal precedents or rulings in other court cases

Which of the following is an example of pathos?

• Evidence

• Empathy

• Proof

• Rationality

What is an example of logos in a courtroom trial?

• Developing the case in a logical and understandable manner

• Stressing the client's strong reputation, achievements, or standing in the community

• Bringing in facts or witnesses at the right time and order for maximum impact

• Sounding fair or unbiased in handling the case

Which rhetorical appeal is used to convince an audience with reason?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

What is an example of ethos in a courtroom trial?

• Using logical reasoning to convince the audience

• Speaking of the client's strong reputation, achievements, or standing in the community

• Stressing the client's disadvantages or difficult childhood

• Emphasizing the victim's age, whether young or old, or the severe loss to family life