Understanding Rhetorical Appeals in Persuasion

Understanding Rhetorical Appeals in Persuasion

Assessment

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Created by

Emily Carrillo

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ancient philosopher is credited with developing the principles of rhetorical appeals?

Aristotle

Epicurus

Plato

Socrates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on establishing the speaker's credibility?

Kairos

Logos

Ethos

Pathos

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does ethos typically use to establish trust?

Humorous content

Statistical data

Emotional stories

Expert testimonials

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of using logos in persuasion?

To evoke emotions

To demonstrate authority

To appeal to logic

To entertain the audience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of evidence is commonly used in logos?

Anecdotes

Testimonials

Statistical data

Personal opinions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which appeal is most unpredictable due to its reliance on emotions?

Logos

Eunoia

Ethos

Pathos

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion might pathos evoke to persuade?

Confusion

Curiosity

Satisfaction

Fear

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the provided advertisement analysis, which rhetorical appeal is demonstrated by citing experts?

Pathos

Ethos

Logos

Mythos

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of combining all three rhetorical appeals in an argument?

Decreases clarity

Enhances persuasiveness

Reduces credibility

Confuses the audience

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which level of rhetorical analysis discusses the effectiveness of the appeals?

Level Four

Level Three

Level Two

Level One

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