Rhetorical Appeals

An advertisement says: "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste." Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphony

Which rhetorical appeal targets the audience's emotions?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Anaphora

Which rhetorical appeal is most effective when trying to persuade an audience through logic and reasoning?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metonymy

A writer discusses their extensive experience and education on a subject to establish credibility. This is an example of:

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Synecdoche

A political candidate talks about their humble beginnings and hard work to connect with voters. This is an example of:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Metaphor

An advertisement uses sad images of animals in shelters with emotional music in the background. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Hyperbole

A speaker uses statistics and facts to support their argument. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Simile

Choosing to donate to a charity after seeing images of people in need and hearing their stories is being primarily influenced by:

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Irony

Can you spot the use of ethos in this sentence: 'I've been a doctor for 20 years, and I can tell you this medicine is safe and effective.'

• The speaker's 20 years of experience as a musician shows their credibility (ethos).

• The speaker's 20 years of experience as a pilot shows their credibility (ethos).

• The speaker's 20 years of experience as a chef shows their credibility (ethos).

• The speaker's 20 years of experience as a doctor shows their credibility (ethos).

Describe how the speaker uses pathos in the statement: 'Consider the kids who will starve if we don't act now.'

• The speaker uses pathos by stimulating the audience's physical senses

• The speaker uses pathos by triggering the audience's sense of humor

• The speaker uses pathos by engaging the audience's logical thinking

• The speaker uses pathos by touching the audience's feelings, particularly by raising concern for the children's welfare.