Rhetorical Analysis Quiz

Which of the following is an example of Logos?

• "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."

• "You deserve a break today."

• "As a doctor, I can attest to the benefits of this treatment."

• "Don't you want to be part of a winning team?"

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does Ethos appeal to in persuasive arguments?

• Emotion

• Logic

• Credibility

• Urgency

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Which rhetorical strategy uses emotional appeal to persuade?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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Identify the persuasive technique used: "By donating just a dollar a day, you can save a child's life. Imagine if that was your child."

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following statements is an example of Ethos?

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

• "Everyone is using this product. Why aren't you?"

• "Statistics show that this is the most effective method."

• "Imagine a world without hunger."

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What is the primary purpose of using Logos in an argument?

• To establish the speaker's credibility

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

• To evoke an emotional response

• To appeal to the audience's sense of reason

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which statement best represents Pathos?

• "Data from the last 50 years show a clear trend of increasing temperatures globally."

• "Imagine the impact of climate change on our grandchildren."

• "As a Nobel Laureate in Physics, I assert the reality of climate change."

• "Join the millions who believe in protecting our planet."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Evaluating the credibility of an argument is most closely associated with which persuasive technique?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Creating a persuasive argument that relies on facts, statistics, and logical reasoning employs which of the following?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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Which technique is being used when a speaker discusses their years of experience in a field to establish credibility?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anecdote

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5