Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which of the following is an example of ethos in a text?

• Using statistics to support an argument

• Making the audience feel sad about a situation

• Citing a well-respected source to build credibility

• Presenting a logical sequence of facts

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does pathos appeal to in an argument?

• Logic

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• Telling a heartwarming story

• Mentioning the speaker's qualifications

• Using a chart to show data trends

• Making the audience feel guilty

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can a writer apply pathos in persuasive writing?

• By using strong, emotional language

• By including a lot of technical terms

• By citing numerous academic sources

• By presenting data in tables and graphs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a key component in creating a logical argument using logos?

• Sharing a personal anecdote (story)

• Making the audience laugh

• Providing clear, factual evidence

• Using a celebrity endorsement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal used in this statement: "As a doctor with over 30 years of experience, I believe this treatment is the best option."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in advertisements that show happy families to promote products?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a debate, a speaker cites numerous studies and statistics to support their argument. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a writer discusses their personal journey overcoming adversity to connect with the audience, they are primarily using:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A political candidate talks about their humble beginnings and hard work to relate to voters. This approach is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5