Rhetorical Appeals and Literary Devices

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on the credibility of the author?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Exigence

In a rhetorical situation, "exigence" refers to (a)  

• The author's main argument
• The reason or context that prompted
• The intended audience
• The tone of the text

(a)   is an example of pathos.

• Citing a scientific study
• Sharing a personal story to evoke e
• Listing statistics
• Quoting an expert

In rhetorical analysis, what is the author's purpose?

• The author's background

• The emotional appeal used

• The goal they want to achieve with their audience

• The structure of their argument

Which rhetorical appeal is most concerned with logical reasoning and evidence?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

What does "kairos" refer to in rhetorical analysis?

• The timing and context of the argument

• The author's ethical stance

• The logical structure of the argument

• The emotional intensity of the message

Match the following rhetorical appeals with their descriptions.

• Appeals to the audience's emotions

• None of the above

• Does not fit any of the above categories

• Pathos

• Appeals to credibility and ethics

• Logos

• Appeals to logic and reason

• Ethos

How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. establish his credibility in "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"?

• By sharing personal anecdotes

• By referencing historical events

• By highlighting his leadership role

• By using emotional language

In "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," what is Dr. King's main exigence?

• To argue for the rights of African Americans

• To respond to criticism from local clergymen

• To outline his personal experiences

• To describe the history of segregation

Which rhetorical strategy involves addressing and refuting opposing viewpoints?

• Repetition

• Counterargument

• Anecdote

• Hyperbole