Rhetorical Appeals Identification

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in a speech that provides statistics and factual evidence to support its argument?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal in the following statement: "As a doctor with over 30 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is effective."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is being used when a speaker tries to evoke feelings of patriotism to persuade their audience?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A charity advertisement shows images of suffering animals while sad music plays in the background. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a writer cites credible sources to support their argument, they are primarily using which rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is most likely being used in an argument that includes a personal anecdote to illustrate a point?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A political candidate discusses their humble beginnings and struggles to connect with voters. This approach primarily uses:

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal in the following statement: "According to the latest research by Harvard University, our new policy will benefit the economy."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a speaker emphasizes their qualifications and expertise on a subject to gain the audience's trust, they are using:

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A commercial that uses celebrity endorsements to persuade viewers to buy a product is primarily using which rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5