WorksheetsIdentify Ethos Pathos Logos
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
2.
A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
d)
Rhetoric
3.
Appeals to audience because the speaker appears trustworthy. This appeal is Greek for "character"....
a)
Pathos
b)
Logos
c)
Ethos
d)
Rhetoric
4.
Using emotion to persuade your audience. The Greek word for "suffering" or "experience"...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
5.
Proof
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
6.
Charts and Graphs
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
7.
Fear
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
8.
Speaker/Writer Trust
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
9.
Type of appeal: Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using a cell phone while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
everyday
10.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
11.
Emotions
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
12.
This appeal persuades by using reasoning.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
13.
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
14.
"He is a forensics, weapons, and ballistics expert for the federal government – if anyone’s qualified to determine the murder weapon, it’s him."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
15.
"Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
16.
"More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss. Only 1 in 10 treatments were successful!"
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
17.
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are all examples of what device?
a)
Figurative Language
b)
Rhetoric
c)
Connotative Language
18.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
19.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
20.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
21.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
22.
Method of persuasion that appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
23.
"Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!" - Michael Jordan
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
24.
Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
25.
Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch...
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
26.
The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
27.
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
28.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
29.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
30.
Which of these best describes LOGOS?
a)
Uses similes and metaphors.
b)
Uses facts and common sense.
c)
Uses emotions.
d)
Uses values and standards.
31.
Which of these best describes PATHOS?
a)
Uses facts or research.
b)
Uses common sense to persuade.
c)
Uses imagery and figures of speech to inspire feelings.
d)
Uses accurate quotes to convince the audience.
32.
Which of these describes ETHOS?
a)
Uses common values, famous people, or trustworthy people.
b)
Uses imagery that appeals to the heart.
c)
Uses common sense.
d)
Uses personality.
33.
Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Nosotros
34.
Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
35.
Which of these Rhetorical Devices does this best represent?
a)
Logos
b)
Ethos
c)
Pathos
36.
Which Rhetorical Device is associated with this image?
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
37.
Which Rhetorical Device is associated with this image?
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
38.
What are the three rhetorical appeals?
a)
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
b)
Ethics, Legos, Pesos
c)
Athos, Porthos, Aramis
39.
The ancient Greek philosopher who, because of his interest in rhetoric, or the art of persuasive speaking and writing, expounded on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos,
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
d)
Archimedes
40.
Which appeal is most clearly used here?
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None
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