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Pathos, Logos, Ethos Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
This term refers to an argument that appeals to one's emotions
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
2.
The three rhetorical appeals are...
a)
pathos, logos, cheereos
b)
burritos, ethos, logos
c)
ethos, pathos, logos
d)
ethos, logoes, pathos
3.
The appeal to ethics and credibility is also called 
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
4.
Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?
a)
Using pictures of a hurt child
b)
Including research 
c)
Having someone credible who agrees with you
d)
Making people laugh
5.
An appeal to trust, credibility, and ethics is __________.
a)
Logos
b)
Pathos
c)
Ethos
d)
Burritos
6.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
7.

The Audience's Emotions - the writer appeals to the reader’s emotions, such as anger, fear, love, pity, and even social acceptance

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

8.

"My veterinarian says using a crate to housebreak my dog is a good idea."

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

d)

rhetorical question

9.

Repetition is a method used for this rhetorical appeal

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

d)

Aristotle

10.

This is what rhetorical appeal?

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

11.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character," (Martin Luther King, Jr.).


Referencing a hope for his children, Dr. King is using what rhetorical appeal?

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

12.

This rhetorical appeal uses statistics and cites facts.

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

13.

credible, believable, personal experience, anecdotes (stories), expertise, testimonials...


These words are associated with which appeal?

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

14.

The tone and music in the SPCA advertisement is an appeal to...

a)

pathos (emotion)

b)

logos (logic/data)

c)

ethos (credibility)

15.

Claim: Micheal Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.

Evidence: Jordan scored 32,292 points in his career. Jordan was the NBA Finals MVP 6 times. Jordan was named to the all-defensive team 9 times.


Using facts and data to support your claim is which type of rhetorical appeal.

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

16.

In the Lipitor advertisement, "John E." says, "I learned the hard way. But you may be able to do something."


This personal experience appeal is...

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

17.
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
18.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
19.
An advertisement that uses this will try to get you to see the company as reliable, honest and credible.
a)
crediblos
b)
pathos
c)
ethos
d)
logos
20.

Champion Hot Dog eater, Joey "Jaws" Chestnut says that hot dogs are not a sandwich.


Using an "expert" opinion to support a claim.

a)

pathos

b)

logos

c)

ethos

21.
If an ad claimed:  "35 people drank this diet soda, and 33 of them subsequently lost weight," the ad is using...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Allusion