Understanding Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Which rhetorical device appeals to the audience's sense of ethics or credibility?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Irony

What does the rhetorical device "pathos" primarily appeal to?

• Logic

• Authority

• Emotion

• Evidence

Which rhetorical device is best described as an appeal to logic and reason?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

Select the correct definition of "ethos."

• An appeal to the audience’s emotions

• An appeal to the audience’s sense of logic

• An appeal to the speaker’s credibility or character

• An exaggeration for effect

Which of the following is an example of pathos?

• "According to recent studies, 90% of people prefer this product."

• "As a doctor, I recommend this treatment."

• "Imagine losing your home and everything you love in a fire."

• "The Constitution states that all men are created equal."

Which statement best demonstrates the use of logos?

• "Trust me, I have been doing this for 20 years."

• "If we do not act now, our children will suffer."

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

• "I feel your pain and understand your struggles."

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

• "You should recycle because it’s the right thing to do."

• "As a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, I assure you this method works."

• "If you don’t recycle, the planet will suffer."

• "Statistics prove that recycling reduces waste."

Which rhetorical device is being used in the following statement? "Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Metaphor

Which of the following best compares ethos, pathos, and logos?

• Ethos is logic, pathos is emotion, logos is credibility.

• Ethos is emotion, pathos is credibility, logos is logic.

• Ethos is credibility, pathos is emotion, logos is logic.

• Ethos is logic, pathos is credibility, logos is emotion.

Which of the following statements uses both ethos and logos?

• "As a teacher with 15 years of experience, I have seen students improve their grades by studying daily."

• "If you don’t study, you will fail."

• "Studying is important because it makes you feel accomplished."

• "You should study because everyone else does."