Rhetorical Appeals 4/11

Why do writers use logos in a persuasive argument?

• Writers use logos to appeal to the audience's personal beliefs.
• Writers use logos to appeal to logic and reason in persuasive arguments.
• Writers use logos to create vivid imagery in their arguments.
• Writers use logos to evoke emotions in the audience.

"You should trust her, she's a nurse" is an example of which appeal?

• Appeal to ethos

• Appeal to pathos

• Appeal to logos

• Appeal to popularity

When a speaker uses emotional language to inspire action, they are using...

• pathos
• logos
• ethos
• rhetoric

What do ethos, pathos, and logos all have in common?

• They are all types of literary devices.
• They are all forms of artistic expression.
• They are all elements of storytelling.
• They are all rhetorical appeals used in persuasion.

Why would a speaker use ethos in a persuasive speech?

• To confuse the audience with complex jargon.
• To provide irrelevant statistics and data.
• To establish credibility and gain the audience's trust.
• To entertain the audience with humor.

Which of the following appeals to ethos?

• You should stay in school.

• 6 out of 10 teens play a sport.

• You'll feel amazing if you exercise!

• According to Harvard researchers, meditation can help with anxiety.

Which is the best example of logos?

• According to the CDC, flu cases rose by 25% this year.

• As an experienced scientist, I feel that this is the best solution.

• You don't want to be the only one left out.

• I understand how you feel.

What is the purpose of using pathos in an argument?

• To evoke emotions and persuade the audience.
• To provide statistical evidence for claims.
• To summarize the main points of the argument.
• To present logical reasoning and facts.

Which appeal is strongest when trying to gain the audience's trust?

• Ethos
• Logos
• Pathos
• Kairos

Why would a writer use logos in an argument?

• To appeal to the audience's logic and reason.
• To provide personal anecdotes and experiences.
• To distract the audience from the main argument.
• To evoke an emotional response from the audience.