Quiz - Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Which rhetorical appeal is based on the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

What does the rhetorical appeal "pathos" focus on?

• Logic and reasoning

• Emotions and feelings

• Ethics and morals

• Facts and statistics

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Which rhetorical appeal uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Thesis

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Which type of reasoning is shown when an author presents statistics and research findings to back up their argument?

• Emotional reasoning

• Logical reasoning

• Legal reasoning

• Personal reasoning

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Which term refers to the use of emotional language to persuade the audience?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Thesis

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

When an author mentions their years of experience in a field to support their argument, which appeal are they using?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Example

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Which of the following is an example of logos?

• "According to the latest research, 80% of students benefit from reading daily."

• "You should trust me because I am your teacher."

• "Imagine how sad it would be if you couldn't read your favorite book."

• "Everyone is doing it, so you should too."

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Read the following sentence and select the type of appeal used: "Many families struggle to afford healthy food, and it breaks my heart to see children go hungry."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Reasons

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Which statement best demonstrates the use of ethos?

• "As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment."

• "Statistics show that this method is 90% effective."

• "Imagine how happy you will feel after using this product."

• "Everyone in the community supports this idea."

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3

Read the following paragraph and select the type of appeal used: "Every year, thousands of animals are abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Imagine the fear and loneliness they must feel. By adopting a pet, you can give an animal a loving home and change its life forever."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Pity

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SC.ELA.6.AOR.5.3