Aristotle's Modes of Persuasion Quiz

Which of the following is not one of Aristotle's three modes of persuasion?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

Ethos in public speaking refers to:

• The emotional appeal of the speaker

• The logical reasoning used by the speaker

• The credibility and character of the speaker

• The audience's ability to empathize with the speaker

Pathos appeals to which aspect of persuasion?

• Logic

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Evidence

Logos relies primarily on:

• Emotional appeal

• Credibility of the speaker

• Logical reasoning and evidence

• Personal anecdotes

Which of the following is an example of a pathos appeal?

• Citing statistics and research findings

• Sharing a personal story to evoke empathy

• Establishing credibility through experience

• Using logical deductions to support an argument

A speaker who uses ethos effectively is likely to:

• Appeal to the audience's emotions

• Present logical arguments with evidence

• Establish credibility and trustworthiness

• Create a sense of urgency or importance

Logos appeals primarily to which aspect of human psychology?

• Emotion

• Credibility

• Logic

• Trust

In a persuasive speech, which of the following is most important to establish?

• Emotional connection with the audience

• Logical reasoning and evidence

• Personal anecdotes and stories

• Credibility and trustworthiness

Which of the following statements best describes the role of ethos in persuasive speaking?

• It appeals to the audience's emotions.

• It relies on logical reasoning and evidence.

• It establishes the speaker's credibility and authority.

• It creates a sense of urgency or importance.

Logos appeals to the audience's:

• Emotions

• Logic

• Credibility

• Experience