Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which of the following best defines "ethos"?

• The emotional appeal to the audience

• The logical appeal using facts and figures

• The ethical appeal to the speaker's credibility

• The use of strong, persuasive language

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is "pathos" primarily concerned with?

• Logic and reasoning

• Ethics and morality

• Emotion and imagination

• Structure and organization

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Logos" refers to which of the following?

• Emotional appeal

• Ethical appeal

• Logical appeal

• Aesthetic appeal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical strategy would most likely be used in a speech that cites statistics and factual evidence?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An advertisement that features a celebrity endorsement is primarily using which appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A political candidate talks about their own experiences growing up in a poor neighborhood to connect with voters. This is an example of:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A speaker discussing the importance of ethical business practices by highlighting their own company's commitment to fairness and transparency is using:

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." This is an example of...

• Pathos
• Logos
• Ethos
• Scare Tactics

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This is an example of __________

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When a speaker cites their years of experience in a field as a reason to trust their argument, they are appealing to:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Paradox

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5