Literary Tools of Rhetoric Quiz

When a speaker appeals to the audience's sense of right and wrong to establish credibility, they are using:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal that relies on logic and reasoning.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metanoia

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of using rhetorical questions?

• To engage the audience

• To introduce new ideas

• To emphasize a point

• To provide direct answers

Aristotle’s rhetorical triangle does NOT include which of the following elements?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical strategy involves the speaker's attempt to create an emotional response in the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Anaphora

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a writer or speaker uses statistics and factual information to support an argument, they are primarily using:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Aristotle defined rhetoric as the ability to find the available means of persuasion in any given situation. This definition underscores the importance of:

• Emotional appeal

• Ethical appeal

• Logical appeal

• Understanding the audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Evaluating the effectiveness of an advertisement that makes you feel hopeful about the future would involve analyzing its use of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used when a speaker shares a personal anecdote to connect with the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used when a speaker uses facts and figures to support their argument?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5