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Modes of Persuasion Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A speaker tells the audience they have 10 years of experience working in education to gain trust. This is an example of:

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Anecdote

2.

A student debater uses statistics to prove their argument. Which mode is being used?

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

Delivery

3.

A speaker shares a sad story about a family losing their home to argue for public housing. Which mode is being used?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Rebuttal

4.

A debater lists three reasons, supported by evidence, why school uniforms improve safety. This is mostly:

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Cross-examination

5.

A debater says, “As your principal, I know what is best for student safety.” This is:

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

d)

Clarity

6.

A speaker uses images of injured animals to persuade people to donate to shelters. This represents:

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Evidence

7.

A debater cites an expert source to strengthen their credibility. This appeals to:

a)

Pathos

b)

Logos

c)

Ethos

d)

Narrative

8.

A speaker says, “Studies show students who read daily score 20% higher on tests.” This is:

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

d)

Strategy

9.

A debater makes the audience laugh with a personal story before presenting their argument. This reflects:

a)

Logos

b)

Pathos

c)

Ethos

d)

Framework

10.

A speaker says, “Imagine if your best friend moved away forever — that pain is what refugees feel.” Which persuasion is used?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Rhetoric

11.

A debater references their award-winning debate record when making an argument. That demonstrates:

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Refutation

12.

A student lays out a logical chain: “If attendance improves, grades improve. If grades improve, graduation rates rise.” That is:

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Claim

13.

Which mode of persuasion appeals to logic, facts, and reasoning?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Persuasion

14.

Which mode of persuasion focuses on building trust, credibility, or authority of the speaker?

a)

Pathos

b)

Ethos

c)

Logos

d)

Evidence

15.

Which mode of persuasion is designed to make the audience feel emotion?

a)

Ethos

b)

Pathos

c)

Logos

d)

Delivery