Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which rhetorical appeal relies on the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Mythos

Which of the following is an example of logos?

• "Doctors recommend this treatment because it has a 90% success rate."

• "Imagine how heartbroken a mother feels when she loses her child."

• "As a firefighter with 20 years of experience, I know how to handle emergencies."

• "This new phone is the best because everyone is buying it!"

A commercial that shows sad images of abandoned animals to persuade people to donate is using which appeal?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• None of the above

Which sentence best demonstrates ethos?

• "Our company has been trusted for over 50 years to provide the best service."

• "If you don’t buy this product now, you will regret it forever!"

• "Studies show that students who read every day score higher on tests."

• "Think about how much happier you will be once you achieve your dreams."

Which statement is true about pathos?

• It appeals to emotions to persuade the audience.

• It only uses statistics and facts to convince people.

• It is never used in advertising.

• It focuses on the speaker’s qualifications.

Which rehtorical device does this ad use the most?

• Ethos (credibility)

• Pathos (emotion)

• Logos (reason)