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Rhetorical Appeals

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Kairos

2.

This ad is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

3.

By donating only fifty cents a day, you can help give a child clean drinking water.

a)

Karios

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Pathos

4.

An advertisement that uses this will try to get you to see the company as reliable, honest, and credible.

a)

Kairos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Pathos

5.

What is the definition of pathos?

a)

Appeal to the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker

b)

Appeal to time or time-sensitive topics

c)

Appeal to logic

d)

Appeal to the emotions of the audience

6.

This ad is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

7.

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, but the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an also expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have a video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

a)

Ethos

b)

Kairos

c)

Pathos

d)

Logos

8.

"You know her - she's taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."

a)

Ethos

b)

Kairos

c)

Pathos

d)

Logos

9.

What is the definition of Ethos?

a)

Appeal to the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker

b)

Appeal to time or time-sensitive topics

c)

Appeal to logic

d)

Appeal to the emotions of the audience

10.

"Order now, before time runs out!" is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Pathos

b)

Kairos

c)

Ethos

d)

Logos

11.

An argument based on facts, evidence, or reasons

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Kairos

d)

Ethos

12.

What is the definition of Logos?

a)

Appeal to the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker

b)

Appeal to time or time-sensitive topics

c)

Appeal to logic

d)

Appeal to the emotions of the audience

13.

This ad is an example of which rhetorical appeal? 

a)

Logos

b)

Kairos

c)

Pathos

d)

Ethos

14.

This is an example of ...

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Kairos

d)

Pathos

15.

What is the definition of Kairos?

a)

Appeal to the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker

b)

Appeal to time or time-sensitive topics

c)

Appeal to logic

d)

Appeal to the emotions of the audience

16.

A member of Congress explains that the proposed bill will cost 60% more to put into practice than its sponsor claims.

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Kairos

d)

Ethos

17.

"If you order within the next 30 minutes, we'll throw in a 2nd for free!"

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Kairos

d)

Pathos

18.

Which appeal relates to the audience's sense of right and wrong?

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

19.

This appeal is linked to credibility.

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Kairos

20.

"20 cents a day could bring fresh water and food for a child who is starving. And if you choose to support a child for a day, Robert Downey Jr. will double your support..." is an example of which appeal?

a)

Kairos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Pathos