Mastering Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

What is the definition of ethos?

• An appeal to logic and reason

• An appeal to ethics and credibility

• An appeal to emotion

• A type of figurative language

Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker tries to make the audience feel sympathy?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Irony

What does logos appeal to?

• Emotions

• Logic and reason

• Authority

• Humor

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• "The sun smiled down on us."

• "The sun is a star."

• "The sun rises in the east."

• "The sun is hot."

What is the main purpose of using rhetorical devices in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To persuade or impact the audience

• To provide factual information only

• To summarize the text

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

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

• "This product will make you feel happier."

• "Studies show this method is effective."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

Which term describes the use of exaggeration for emphasis?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

What is the definition of pathos?

• An appeal to logic

• An appeal to emotion

• An appeal to authority

• An appeal to tradition

Which rhetorical device compares two unlike things using "like" or "as"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

Which of the following best defines logos?

• An appeal to the audience’s sense of logic

• An appeal to the speaker’s credibility

• An appeal to the audience’s emotions

• An appeal to tradition