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Rhetorical Appeals 4/11

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do writers use logos in a persuasive argument?

a)
Writers use logos to appeal to the audience's personal beliefs.
b)
Writers use logos to appeal to logic and reason in persuasive arguments.
c)
Writers use logos to create vivid imagery in their arguments.
d)
Writers use logos to evoke emotions in the audience.
2.

"You should trust her, she's a nurse" is an example of which appeal?

a)

Appeal to ethos

b)

Appeal to pathos

c)

Appeal to logos

d)
Appeal to popularity
3.

When a speaker uses emotional language to inspire action, they are using...

a)
pathos
b)
logos
c)
ethos
d)
rhetoric
4.

What do ethos, pathos, and logos all have in common?

a)
They are all types of literary devices.
b)
They are all forms of artistic expression.
c)
They are all elements of storytelling.
d)
They are all rhetorical appeals used in persuasion.
5.

Why would a speaker use ethos in a persuasive speech?

a)
To confuse the audience with complex jargon.
b)
To provide irrelevant statistics and data.
c)
To establish credibility and gain the audience's trust.
d)
To entertain the audience with humor.
6.

Which of the following appeals to ethos?

a)

You should stay in school.

b)

6 out of 10 teens play a sport.

c)

You'll feel amazing if you exercise!

d)

According to Harvard researchers, meditation can help with anxiety.

7.

Which is the best example of logos?

a)

According to the CDC, flu cases rose by 25% this year.

b)

As an experienced scientist, I feel that this is the best solution.

c)

You don't want to be the only one left out.

d)

I understand how you feel.

8.

What is the purpose of using pathos in an argument?

a)
To evoke emotions and persuade the audience.
b)
To provide statistical evidence for claims.
c)
To summarize the main points of the argument.
d)
To present logical reasoning and facts.
9.

Which appeal is strongest when trying to gain the audience's trust?

a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
d)
Kairos
10.

Why would a writer use logos in an argument?

a)
To appeal to the audience's logic and reason.
b)
To provide personal anecdotes and experiences.
c)
To distract the audience from the main argument.
d)
To evoke an emotional response from the audience.
11.

What type of appeal is used when an author shares a personal story to make the audience feel sympathy?

a)
Logos
b)
Ethos
c)
Pathos
d)
Rhetoric
12.

Which appeal tries to make the audience feel something?

a)

Kairos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Logos

13.

Every year, thousands of animals are left homeless because people buy pets without thinking about the long-term commitment. I’ve worked at the local animal shelter for over five years, and I’ve seen puppies abandoned just weeks after being adopted. These animals aren’t toys—they have feelings, needs, and deserve love. Imagine how scared a pet must feel when it’s left alone with no food or shelter. That’s why it’s so important to adopt responsibly and make sure you’re ready before bringing a pet home.

13.

Which rhetorical appeal is shown in the passage?

a)

pathos

b)
logos
c)
ethos
d)

kairos

14.

As a veterinarian with over ten years of experience caring for animals, I strongly recommend that pet owners vaccinate their pets on schedule. I’ve treated many dogs and cats who suffered from preventable illnesses simply because their owners skipped important vaccinations. My training and daily work in animal health have shown me how vital these shots are to keeping pets safe and healthy.

14.

Which rhetorical appeal is shown in the passage?

a)
kairos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
d)
ethos
15.

According to the CDC, handwashing can reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses by up to 21%. In schools where students wash their hands regularly, there are fewer absences due to illness. Washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds is a simple, proven way to stay healthy and prevent the spread of germs.

15.

Which rhetorical appeal is shown in the passage?

a)
pathos
b)
kairos
c)
logos
d)
ethos