AP Lang 9-Weeks Test: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos (Spring 2024)

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on the credibility and character of the speaker?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the rhetorical strategy used in the following statement: "As a doctor with over 30 years of experience, I recommend this treatment."

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on logic and reasoning to persuade an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does "pathos" appeal to in an audience?

• Ethics

• Emotions

• Logic

• Authority

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of "logos"?

• "You should vote for me because people feel safer when I am in charge."

• "Statistics show that this program has improved outcomes by 50%."

• "Believe in this cause because I have been a leader for twenty years."

• "This story touched my heart, and it will touch yours too."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the statement that best represents an appeal to "ethos":

• "Join millions who have already signed up for the program."

• "I have a PhD in this subject and over a decade of field experience."

• "Imagine a world where everyone gets the help they need."

• "Research indicates that this method is the most effective."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which appeal is primarily used in the statement: "Don't be left out, everyone is using this product"?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does "logos" differ from "pathos" in persuasive speaking?

• Logos appeals to credibility, while pathos appeals to emotion.

• Logos appeals to logic, while pathos appeals to emotion.

• Logos appeals to emotion, while pathos appeals to ethics.

• Logos appeals to ethics, while pathos appeals to credibility.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the effectiveness of using ethos in a speech about public health by a well-known medical expert.

• It is effective because the expert's credibility increases trust.

• It is ineffective because public health should be based on emotions.

• It is effective because it uses statistical data.

• It is ineffective because it does not appeal to logic.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the impact of pathos in advertising campaigns aimed at fundraising for disaster relief.

• It increases donations by appealing to viewers' emotions.

• It decreases effectiveness because it lacks logical appeal.

• It is neutral because it depends on the credibility of the organization.

• It is ineffective because it does not provide statistical support.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking