Exploring Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical appeals?

• To confuse the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To persuade someone to be on your side

• To provide factual information

Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

Pathos primarily appeals to which aspect of the audience?

• Logic

• Emotions

• Ethics

• Time

Which of the following is an example of Pathos?

• Using statistics to prove a point

• Citing a credible source

• Showing images of sad animals in a commercial

• Listing the benefits of a product

Logos appeals to which aspect of the audience?

• Emotions

• Authority

• Ethics

• Logic

Which of the following is an example of Logos?

• Using a sad story to evoke sympathy

• A celebrity endorsing a product

• Appealing to the audience's sense of tradition

• Presenting statistical data to support an argument

Ethos is an appeal to which aspect of the audience?

• Ethics and credibility

• Urgency

• Emotions

• Logic

Which of the following scenarios best represents Ethos?

• A commercial showing a doctor recommending a product

• A speech that makes the audience feel hopeful

• A presentation filled with statistical data

• An advertisement that creates a sense of urgency

What does Kairos primarily focus on?

• Emotions

• Logic

• Timing

• Ethics

Which of the following is an example of Kairos?

• Presenting a limited-time offer in a commercial

• Appealing to the audience's sense of patriotism

• Using a celebrity to endorse a product

• Citing research to support an argument