Rhetorical Appeal Mastery Quiz

Which appeal is primarily based on the credibility and character of the speaker or writer?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement uses statistics from scientific studies to convince the audience of its effectiveness. This is an example of which type of appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device aims to evoke an emotional response from the audience?

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the appeal used in the following statement: "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Anaphora

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a persuasive technique?

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Slippery slope

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A politician speaks about their humble beginnings to connect with the audience. This is an example of:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Metonymy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Evaluating the effectiveness of an appeal involves considering:

• The audience's demographics

• The context of the message

• The credibility of the source

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A charity uses images of animals in distress to encourage donations. This appeal primarily uses:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The use of a well-known celebrity in an advertisement to sell a product is an example of which type of appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal is most effectively used when addressing a highly educated audience?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5