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Identifying Rhetorical Appeals

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the dominant appeal: "You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years thinking about what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

2.

Identify the TWO dominant appeals: "In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven’t seen a single deer."

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

3.

Identify the dominant appeal: "The veterinarian says that a Golden Retriever will be the perfect match for our active family lifestyle."

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

4.

Identify the dominant appeal: "They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who get hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed.

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

5.

This appeal is linked to credibility.

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Kairos

6.

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

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Kairos

d)

Pathos

7.

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

8.

This is an example of ...

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Kairos

d)

Pathos

9.

This ad is an example of which rhetorical appeal?

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Kairos

10.

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Kairos

11.

An advertisement claims that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend a specific toothpaste. This is an example of which persuasive technique?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Anecdote

12.

Which rhetorical appeal involves appealing to the audience's emotions?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Euphemism

13.

Identify the dominant appeal: 'Our product is made from 100% organic materials, ensuring a healthier lifestyle for you and your family.'

a)

A) Ethos

b)

B) Logos

c)

C) Pathos

d)

D) Kairos

14.

Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker references their years of experience in a field to gain trust from the audience?

a)

A) Pathos

b)

B) Ethos

c)

C) Logos

d)

D) Kairos

15.

Identify the TWO dominant appeals: 'Statistics show that students who study regularly score higher on tests, and as a teacher with 20 years of experience, I can attest to this.'

a)

A) Ethos

b)

B) Logos

c)

C) Pathos

d)

D) Kairos