Can you spot the use of ethos in this sentence: 'I've been a doctor for 20 years, and I can tell you this medicine is safe and effective.'
Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

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Aimme Lopez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The speaker's 20 years of experience as a musician shows their credibility (ethos).
The speaker's 20 years of experience as a pilot shows their credibility (ethos).
The speaker's 20 years of experience as a chef shows their credibility (ethos).
The speaker's 20 years of experience as a doctor shows their credibility (ethos).
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Describe how the speaker uses pathos in the statement: 'Consider the kids who will starve if we don't act now.'
The speaker uses pathos by stimulating the audience's physical senses
The speaker uses pathos by triggering the audience's sense of humor
The speaker uses pathos by engaging the audience's logical thinking
The speaker uses pathos by touching the audience's feelings, particularly by raising concern for the children's welfare.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Understand the use of logos in this statement: 'Research indicates that consistent physical activity results in better heart health and overall wellness.'
The phrase 'overall wellness' is a pathos appeal
The statement uses 'better heart health' to appeal to ethics
The phrase 'research indicates' provides evidence to support the claim, making it a logos appeal.
The phrase 'consistent physical activity' appeals to emotions
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Assess the use of persuasive techniques in the following advertisement: 'Our product is the best because it is recommended by 9 out of 10 doctors.'
Choose more than one
Logos
Kairos
Pathos
Ethos
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Find out how ethos is used in this sentence: 'As a scientist with a Ph.D. in environmental studies, I can confirm that climate change is a real and urgent issue.'
The speaker's knowledge in environmental studies
The speaker's personal view on climate change
The use of emotional words in the sentence
The speaker's authority as a scientist with a Ph.D. in environmental studies
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain how the speaker uses pathos in the statement: 'Imagine a world where no child is hungry at bedtime, where everyone can get education and healthcare.'
The speaker uses pathos by talking about the economic advantages of education and healthcare
The speaker uses pathos by appealing to the audience's logical thinking and reasoning
The speaker uses pathos by using facts and figures to back up their argument
The speaker uses pathos by painting a picture of a world where no child is hungry at bedtime and everyone can get education and healthcare.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the use of logos in this statement: 'Historical data and scientific evidence show that human activities are causing global warming.'
The use of humor in the statement shows the use of logos.
The use of personal stories in the statement shows the use of logos.
The use of historical data and scientific evidence in the statement shows the use of logos.
The use of emotional language in the statement shows the use of logos.
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