Rhetorical Appeals and Author's Purpose Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical appeal?

• Simile

• Ethos

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is the main purpose of using pathos in a text?

• To appeal to logic

• To appeal to emotion

• To establish credibility

• To provide statistics

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following best defines "author's purpose"?

• The main character in a story

• The reason an author writes a text

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which rhetorical appeal relies on logic and reasoning?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is figurative language?

• Language that is literal

• Language that uses figures of speech

• Language that is only used in poetry

• Language that is always formal

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• "The sun was hot."

• "She ran quickly."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "He sat down."

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

If an author wants to convince readers that they are trustworthy, which appeal should they use?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical appeal?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

• Ethos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is the effect of using a metaphor in persuasive writing?

• It provides statistics

• It creates vivid imagery

• It establishes credibility

• It appeals to logic

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

How does an author achieve their purpose using logos?

• By telling personal stories

• By using emotional language

• By presenting facts and logical arguments

• By using rhyme

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5