Rhetorical Appeals Flashcard

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Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness? Options: Pathos, Ethos, Logos, Kairos

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Ethos

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

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Logos

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Which rhetorical appeal involves appealing to the audience's emotions? Options: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Euphemism

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Pathos

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A speaker discussing climate change uses scientific data and statistics to support their argument. This is an example of: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Metaphor

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Logos

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When a writer questions the reliability of a source by pointing out a conflict of interest, they are evaluating the source's: Pathos, Ethos, Logos, Syntax

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Ethos

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A political candidate's speech is filled with stories about struggling families and their challenges. This approach primarily uses which rhetorical strategy? Options: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Analogy

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Pathos

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Identifying a logical fallacy in an argument is a way to evaluate the argument's: Pathos, Ethos, Logos, Diction

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Logos

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A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through: Pathos, Ethos, Logos, Hyperbole

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Ethos

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An advertisement uses a heartwarming story of a family reunion to sell airline tickets. This is an example of: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Irony

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Pathos

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Why is evaluating the credibility of sources crucial?

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To verify the trustworthiness and expertise of the argument