WorksheetsEthos, Pathos, Logos
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
"If you do all of your homework, you will get a good grade."
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
2.
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
3.
This appeal persuades by using reasoning.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
4.
A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
5.
A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
d)
Rhetoric
6.
"Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Centennial."
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
7.
Using emotion to persuade your audience. The Greek word for "suffering" or "experience"...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
8.
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
9.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
10.
Type of appeal:
"By donating fifty cents a day...your child can have clean drinking water..."
"By donating fifty cents a day...your child can have clean drinking water..."
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
sad...
11.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
12.
"You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years yearning to know what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
13.
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
14.
"Research compiled by scientists and analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is possible with international support."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
15.
"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
16.
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
17.
"Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
18.
"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
19.
"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
20.
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are all examples of what device?
a)
Figurative Language
b)
Rhetoric
c)
Connotative Language
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