Persuasive Test Review

What is the primary purpose of using statistics at the beginning of an argument?

• To add humor to the argument

• To engage the reader with shocking facts

• To confuse the audience with numbers

• To provide an emotional appeal

Which persuasive technique relies on expert testimony and factual evidence?

• Logical appeal (Logos)

• Emotional appeal (Pathos)

• Ethical appeal (Ethos)

• Anecdotal appeal

A commercial featuring a doctor recommending a medicine is using which appeal?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anecdote

Which persuasive technique is used when an author shares a personal story to make a point?

• Logical appeal

• Ethical appeal

• Anecdotal evidence

• Call to action

Read the sentence: “If we don’t change our habits, future generations will suffer.” Which type of appeal is being used?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Counterargument

What is the purpose of addressing a counterargument in persuasive writing?

• To strengthen the argument by disproving opposing views

• To confuse the audience with too many opinions

• To weaken the main argument

• To add humor

Which statement is an example of emotional appeal (pathos)?

• “Studies show that 85% of students perform better with later school start times.”

• “As a mother of three, I understand the struggle of early mornings.”

• “The school board has outlined a plan to adjust start times.”

• “The district surveyed 500 students before making a decision.”

When an author presents their argument with strong reasoning and facts, they are using which persuasive technique?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anecdote

A politician says, “As a lifelong educator, I understand the challenges of our schools.” Which appeal is being used?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Anecdotal

Which persuasive technique is used when a writer asks a question that doesn’t need an answer?

• Call to Action

• Rhetorical Question

• Anecdote

• Expert opinion