Ethos, Pathos, Logos, and Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Which appeal is primarily used when a speaker cites their credentials and experience to gain trust?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A commercial shows a sad puppy in a shelter to encourage donations. Which appeal is being used?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which appeal relies on logical arguments and evidence to persuade the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A politician argues that their policy will reduce crime rates by 20% based on statistical data. Which appeal is this?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device involves comparing two things using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"Her smile was as bright as the sun." This sentence is an example of which rhetorical device?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which rhetorical device involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

"He was drowning in a sea of grief." This sentence is an example of which rhetorical device?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which appeal is used when a speaker tells a personal story to connect emotionally with the audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A speaker uses vivid descriptions to paint a picture in the audience's mind. Which rhetorical device is this?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3