Rhetorical Analysis Quiz

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

• Using statistics to prove a point

• Sharing a personal story to connect with the audience

• Citing a credible expert to support an argument

• Appealing to the audience's emotions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does pathos appeal to in an argument?

• Logic

• Emotion

• Ethics

• Authority

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of logos?

• A speaker discusses their own experience with homelessness.

• A commercial shows sad animals to encourage donations.

• A lawyer presents evidence and logical reasoning in a court case.

• A celebrity endorses a new health product.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can ethos be effectively used in writing?

• By using strong emotional language

• By including graphs and charts

• By establishing the writer's credibility and trustworthiness

• By making the audience feel sympathetic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which technique is most effective for creating an emotional response in the audience?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When evaluating the effectiveness of an argument, what is important to consider?

• The length of the argument

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The balance of ethos, pathos, and logos

• The font size used in the argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In writing, how can logos be applied to strengthen an argument?

• By making the audience laugh

• By using factual evidence and logical reasoning

• By appealing to the writer's qualifications

• By describing a sad story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following statements is an example of using pathos in writing?

• "According to the World Health Organization..."

• "Imagine a world where every child has enough to eat."

• "The data shows a 50% increase in efficiency."

• "As a doctor with 20 years of experience..."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can a writer demonstrate ethos in an argumentative essay?

• By using a lot of technical jargon

• By citing reputable sources

• By making the audience feel sad or happy

• By including many charts and graphs

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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 establish the speaker's credibility

• To make the audience feel a certain way

• To appeal to the audience's sense of logic and reason

• To demonstrate the speaker's personal experience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5