Rhetorical Appeals

When a speaker cites their years of experience in a field as a reason to trust their argument, they are appealing to:

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Paradox

A debate team presents a well-structured argument with clear, logical points and evidence. This approach demonstrates an appeal to:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Satire

An author writes a persuasive essay on the importance of education reform, using statistics about literacy rates and dropout rates. This strategy primarily utilizes:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Simile

Recognizing emotional appeals is important because it helps the audience:

• Understand the logical structure of the argument

• Evaluate the credibility of the speaker

• Identify how the argument is trying to influence their feelings

• Determine the historical context of the argument

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

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

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?

• Thetas

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

How would you define the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

How would you define the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s trustworthiness or expert status

• uses logical reasoning and facts

How would you define the term PATHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• relies on an emotional response

• establishes author’s trustworthiness or expertise

• uses logical reasoning and facts