Rhetorical Appeals Review

Identify the rhetorical appeal: "If you don't turn in your homework, your grades will suffer."

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

What role does logos play in an argument?

• It uses emotional appeal to persuade.

• It uses logical reasoning and evidence to persuade.

• It relies on the credibility of the speaker.

• It focuses on the audience's values and beliefs.

What is the purpose of ethos in rhetoric?

• To establish the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness.

• To appeal to the audience's emotions.

• To provide logical reasoning and evidence.

• To entertain the audience with humor.

Why is it important to balance ethos, pathos, and logos in an argument?

• To create a well-rounded and persuasive argument that appeals to different aspects of the audience's understanding.

• To ensure that the argument is solely based on emotional appeal.

• To make the argument more complex and difficult to understand.

• To focus exclusively on logical reasoning without considering the audience's feelings.

What is a common effect of using pathos in writing?

• It can evoke strong emotional responses from the audience.

• It can provide factual information to support arguments.

• It can confuse the audience with complex language.

• It can make the writing more humorous and entertaining.

What is pathos?

• An appeal made to an audience's emotions.

• A logical argument based on facts and evidence.

• A rhetorical device that uses humor to engage the audience.

• A technique that involves repetition for emphasis.

Give an example of ethos in a persuasive argument.

• A doctor recommending a treatment based on their medical expertise.

• A politician promising to lower taxes without any evidence.

• A celebrity endorsing a product without any qualifications.

• A teacher explaining a concept based on personal experience.

Give an example of logos in a persuasive argument.

• A statistic showing that 90% of people who exercise regularly are healthier.

• An emotional story about a person's struggle with health.

• A famous quote from a well-known figure.

• A personal opinion about the benefits of exercise.

What is ethos?

• An appeal to credibility.

• A type of logical fallacy.

• A method of emotional persuasion.

• A form of statistical analysis.

What is logos?

• An appeal to emotion.

• An appeal to authority.

• An appeal to logic.

• An appeal to ethics.