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Persuasive Technique Practice

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

2.

This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

3.

This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

4.

Type of Appeal:

Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch!

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

5.

Type of Appeal:

Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Centennial.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

6.

The professional golfer Tiger Woods endorses Nike.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

7.

A 32oz bottle of Tide can wash 32 loads of laundry.

a)

ethos

b)

pathos

c)

logos

8.
"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
9.
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-after-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
10.
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation.  Now it is our turn to return the favor.  For God and country, gentlemen!"
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
11.
"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position.  He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
None of these.
12.
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
13.
a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

14.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
15.

Type of appeal: “If you don’t purchase this life insurance, and something happens to you, how will your family survive?”

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

16.

Type of Appeal: “Caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the lives of your children.”

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

17.
a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

18.
a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

19.

I know that you have many choices when you are looking for a nanny, but I hope you can consider how many years I have worked in childcare.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

20.

Houses near the coast should be build at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that at waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

21.

A dog would be a great addition to our family because they are constant, loyal companions who are loving and sweet. A dog would bring us together as a family and make me the happiest daughter on earth.

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

22.

What type of Persuavise Technique is being used:

"What is the meaning of life?"

a)

Appeals to reason

b)

Appeals to emotions

c)

Rhetorical questions

d)

Parallelism

23.

Which list below is written with correct parallel structure?

a)

cats, dogs, and squeaking mice

b)

meowing cats, barking dogs, and squeaking mice

c)

meowing cats, barking dogs, and mice

24.

Which sentence is written with correct parallel structure?

a)

Mr. Schwartz's cats names are Zelda, Bowser, and his kitten is Ziggy.

b)

Mr. Schwartz's cats names are Zelda, the boy is named Bowser, and Ziggy.

c)

Mr. Schwartz's cats names are Zelda, Bowser, and Ziggy.

25.

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance

a)

imagery

b)

listing

c)

metaphor

d)

allusion

26.

A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable; an object is a symbolic representation of something abstract

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

imagery

d)

hyperbole

27.

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

a)

hyperbole

b)

rhetorical question

c)

allusion

d)

simile

28.

The following is an example of..."Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer”

a)

Parallellism

b)

Metaphor

c)

Allusion

d)

Antithesis

29.

The following is an example of, "“Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation”

a)

Analogy

b)

Metaphor

c)

Allusion

d)

Parallelism

30.

The following is an example of, "I don’t like going to 8th period, that place is a zoo.”

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Metaphor

d)

Allusion

31.

The following is an example of, "I will be tired today, I will be tired tomorrow, I will be tired next week, so please do not ask me to do anything for you.”

a)

Metaphor

b)

Allusion

c)

Parallelism

d)

Analogy

32.

The following is an example of, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst”

a)

Metaphor

b)

Allusion

c)

Antithesis

d)

Parallelism

33.

The following is an example of, “You win some, you lose some.”

a)

Parallelism

b)

Allusion

c)

Antithesis

d)

Metaphor

34.

"Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance...that can assure a more fruitful life for mankind?"

a)

parallelism

b)

antithesis

c)

repetition

d)

rhetorical question

35.

"We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom" -- this is an example of

a)

parallelism

b)

antithesis

c)

repetition

d)

rhetorical question