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Persuasive Techniques Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Slippery Slope

b)

Hasty Generalization

c)

False Dilemma

d)

Circular Reasoning

2.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc

b)

Hasty Generalization

c)

False Authority

d)

Straw Man

3.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Red Herring

d)

Straw Man

4.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Faulty Analogy

d)

Hasty Generalization

5.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Faulty Analogy

d)

Hasty Generalization

6.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Ad Hominem

b)

Straw Man

c)

False Authority

d)

Hasty Generalization

7.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Red Herring

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Ad Hominem

d)

Circular Reasoning

8.

Look at the picture. Which logical fallacy is being used?

a)

Red Herring

b)

Bandwagon

c)

Ad Hominem

d)

Circular Reasoning

9.

“Everyone has children. Therefore, everyone needs to think about the schooling of his or her children.” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

10.

“If you don’t purchase this life insurance, and something happens to you, how will your family survive?” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

11.

“We have been mistreated, abused and oppressed. They have benefited from our suffering and we must act now!” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

12.

“We really should try that recipe. Someone told me that it was good.” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

13.

“Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. So why start smoking?” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

14.

“Dentists all over the world are telling their patients the same things. You must floss regularly.” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

15.

“You should definitely get help with your debt, & I say that as somebody with over 30 years experience of debt counseling.” Is this argument using ethos, pathos, or logos?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

16.

Which appeal is primarily based on credibility and trust?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

17.

Which appeal focuses on logical reasoning and evidence?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

18.

Which appeal is most effective when trying to persuade an audience through fear or desire?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

19.

An advertisement uses a famous athlete to promote a sports drink. This is an example of:

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

None of the above

20.

A company's annual report that uses graphs, charts, and detailed analysis to showcase its financial health is primarily using which persuasive technique?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Kairos