Rhetorical Appeal

Pathos Example

• After so many years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed, health sacrificed... it's time that you took a stand!

• Trust me, I didn't go to medical school for 10 years to not know how to perform a basic check-up.

• People who reported using sunscreen when they were younger now have less wrinkles and less dark spots compared to someone that refused to wear sunscreen.

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

Which rhetorical appeal involves appealing to the audience's emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

When a writer questions the reliability of a source by pointing out a conflict of interest, they are evaluating the source's:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Syntax

A political candidate's speech is filled with stories about struggling families and their challenges. This approach primarily uses which rhetorical strategy?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

An advertisement uses a heartwarming story of a family reunion to sell airline tickets. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Irony

A blog post uses vivid language to describe the devastating effects of deforestation on wildlife. This technique is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Allegory

When a speaker cites their years of experience in a field as a reason to trust their argument, they are appealing to:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Paradox

A debate team presents a well-structured argument with clear, logical points and evidence. This approach demonstrates an appeal to:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Satire