Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

What does "ethos" appeal to?

• Logic

• Credibility or character

• Emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "pathos" appeal to?

• Logic

• Credibility or character

• Emotions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does "logos" appeal to?

• Logic

• Emotions

• Character

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

True or False: Ethos is used to establish the speaker's trustworthiness and authority.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal focuses on using facts and statistics to convince an audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

True or False: Pathos relies on logical reasoning to influence the audience.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the rhetorical appeal: "As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment works."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is being used? "Studies show that students who sleep at least 8 hours a night perform 20% better on exams."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the appeal in this statement: "Imagine the joy on your child’s face when you bring home this new puppy."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What type of appeal is used here? "Our company has been trusted by families for over 50 years."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5