Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

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

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Anecdote

Which rhetorical appeal involves appealing to the audience's emotions?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Euphemism

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

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

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

A political candidate's speech is filled with stories about struggling families and their challenges. This approach primarily uses which rhetorical strategy?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Analogy

Identifying a logical fallacy in an argument is a way to evaluate the argument's:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Diction

A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Hyperbole

An advertisement uses a heartwarming story of a family reunion to sell airline tickets. This is an example of:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Irony

Evaluating the credibility of sources is crucial for which of the following reasons?

• To ensure the emotional impact of the argument

• To assess the logical structure of the argument

• To verify the trustworthiness and expertise of the argument

• To determine the figurative language used

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.SL.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.8