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Logos, Ethos, Pathos Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which appeal is used to convince an audience by use of logic or reason?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

2.

Which appeal is used to convince an audience of the author's credibility or character?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

3.

Which appeal is used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

4.

What is the purpose of the Sprite advertisement featuring famous rappers?

a)

To convince people to drink Sprite because it has famous rappers

b)

To make you feel sorry for the people who don't have access to Sprite

c)

To provide the ingredients to show Sprite as a healthy option

5.

What is the purpose of the Verizon advertisement comparing 3G coverage with AT&T?

a)

To show you that everyone how experts support Verizon.

b)

To raise awareness the struggles people face with their cellular coverage

c)

To convince customers to choose Verizon over AT&T based on better 3G coverage

6.

Which rhetorical appeal is used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

none

7.

What is the purpose of the insurance rate advertisement?

a)

To show how experts support the insurance company.

b)

To guilt consumers into using their insurance

c)

To provide information about different insurance rates and promote Progressive as a cheaper option

8.

Which rhetorical appeal is used in this advertisement?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

none

9.

Which appeal is used in the advertisement featuring Kobe Bryant?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

10.

Which rhetorical appeal is used in this advertisement?

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

none

11.

Which appeal is used in the advertisement featuring famous rappers?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

12.

Which sentence represents the claim?

a)

Some readers may challenge the view that animal testing can be done away with. After all, many believe that it is impossible to eliminate the need for animals in research.

b)

Moreover, "Scientists have developed methods to test cosmetics and other personal products that are faster, cheaper, and more accurate than the traditional animal testing."

c)

Although I disagree with much that those who oppose animal testing say, I fully endorse their final conclusion that there are better alternatives to animal testing.

13.

Which sentence supports the claim?

a)

Some readers may challenge the view that animal testing can be done away with. After all, many believe that it is impossible to eliminate the need for animals in research.

b)

Moreover, "Scientists have developed methods to test cosmetics and other personal products that are faster, cheaper, and more accurate than the traditional animal testing."

c)

Although I disagree with much that those who oppose animal testing say, I fully endorse their final conclusion that there are better alternatives to animal testing.

14.

Which sentence provides a counterargument?

a)

Some readers may challenge the view that animal testing can be done away with. After all, many believe that it is impossible to eliminate the need for animals in research.

b)

Moreover, "Scientists have developed methods to test cosmetics and other personal products that are faster, cheaper, and more accurate than the traditional animal testing."

c)

Although I disagree with much that those who oppose animal testing say, I fully endorse their final conclusion that there are better alternatives to animal testing.

15.

This author believes animal testing is wrong because...

a)

"many believe it is impossible to eliminate the need for animals in research"

b)

"there are many better alternatives"

c)

"The Food and Drug administration has stated they support the development and use of alternatives to animal testing."

16.

Using the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) position uses...

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

17.

Using the facts that there are other methods that are "faster, cheaper, and more accurate" uses..

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

18.

You see it every day, especially in freeway traffic. A car is weaving back and forth, speeding up then slowing down, or suddenly stopping. No, it’s not a drunk driver. It’s a cell-phone driver. Cell phones are used everywhere, but on the road they are a dangerous distraction to drivers and should be prohibited.

What is the author's position on using cellphones while driving?

a)

Cell phones are used everywhere

b)

they are a dangerous distraction

c)

A car is weaving back and forth, speeding up then slowing down, or suddenly stopping

19.

Which of the following is the BEST evidence to support the claim that using a cell phone while driving is dangerous?

a)

The American Automobile Association recommends that drivers pull off the road before using a cell phone.

b)

As professional NASCAR racer John Andretti says, “Driving safely is your first responsibility.”

c)

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that “motorists using a cell phone were four times more likely to have an accident than those not using a phone.”

20.

The American Automobile Association recommends that drivers pull off the road before using a cell phone, have a passenger use it for them, or use voice mail to answer calls. Another suggestion is to keep the phone off while moving or simply not use it in the car. Before using a cell phone, drivers should think to themselves, “Is this call really that important?”

Cell phones can be a vital link in emergencies, but drivers need to use them wisely. As professional NASCAR racer John Andretti says, “Driving safely is your first responsibility.” The best road to safety is to just hang up and drive.

The author wants readers to...

a)

stop using their cell phones when driving

b)

change the law

c)

understand that cell phones are important in an emergency