WIN 6 Post Test

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• "According to the World Health Organization, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide."

• "Everyone should have the right to free speech."

• "Studies show that exercise can improve your mental health."

• "The sky is blue because of the way Earth's atmosphere scatters light from the sun."

What type of evidence is most effective in supporting a claim?

• Personal anecdotes

• Expert testimony

• Popular opinion

• A widely held belief

Which rhetorical strategy appeals to ethics and credibility?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Identify the rhetorical strategy that appeals to emotion.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Anecdote

Which of the following is an example of using logos in an argument?

• "You should trust me because I have twenty years of experience in this field."

• "Imagine how much better the world would be if everyone recycled."

• "Statistics show that countries with higher education levels have lower crime rates."

• "My grandmother smoked her whole life and lived to be 90, so smoking can't be that bad for you."

What does it mean to evaluate evidence?

• To determine how emotional the evidence makes you feel

• To judge the relevance and credibility of the evidence

• To count how many pieces of evidence are presented

• To decide which evidence is the most interesting

Which rhetorical strategy involves logical reasoning and evidence to support an argument?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

When analyzing ethos, what are you primarily looking for?

• The emotional impact of the argument

• The logical structure of the argument

• The credibility and ethical appeal of the speaker or writer

• The timeliness and relevance of the argument

Which of the following is NOT a way to appeal to pathos?

• Using vivid imagery

• Presenting statistical data

• Telling a personal story

• Using strong emotional language

Recognizing rhetorical strategies in a text helps readers to:

• Understand the author's personal life better

• Identify the genre of the text

• Analyze the effectiveness of the author's argument

• Learn more facts about the topic of the text