Rhetoric and Argumentation Skills Quiz

Which of the following best defines "ethos" in persuasive writing?

• The logical appeal of an argument

• The emotional appeal to the audience

• The credibility and ethical appeal of the speaker

• The use of counterclaims to strengthen an argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the primary purpose of using "logos" in an argument?

• To appeal to the audience's sense of right and wrong

• To evoke an emotional response from the audience

• To present logical and factual evidence to support a claim

• To discredit the opposing viewpoint

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Pathos" appeals to the audience's:

• Logic

• Emotions

• Ethics

• Sense of humor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of a "claim" in an argumentative essay?

• A summary of the opposing viewpoint

• A statement that the author believes to be true and will support with evidence

• A piece of evidence that supports the main argument

• A question posed to the reader to make them think

A "counterclaim" in an argumentative essay is:

• A claim that supports the main argument

• A claim that opposes the main argument

• A summary of the main argument

• A restatement of the thesis

For an argument to be considered "valid," it must:

• Only use emotional appeals

• Be based on facts and logical reasoning

• Disregard opposing viewpoints

• Use complex vocabulary to confuse the opponent

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The main goal of persuasion in writing is to:

• Inform the reader about a topic

• Entertain the reader

• Convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint.

• Describe a scene or event

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

A "rebuttal" in an argumentative essay is used to:

• Introduce the topic

• Support the counterclaim

• Refute the counterclaim

• Conclude the essay

Which element of persuasion involves the strategic use of language to achieve a specific purpose?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Rhetoric

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Comparing "ethos" and "pathos," which is more likely to rely on the speaker's reputation?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Both equally

• Neither

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5