Quiz on Rhetorical Appeals and Argumentation

What is the main purpose of comparing arguments in related texts?

• To choose your favorite author

• To analyze how different authors persuade or inform

• To memorize both texts

• To create a summary

Which rhetorical appeal uses logic and reasoning?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

An example of ethos is —

• “Statistics show a 30% increase.”

• “As a doctor, I recommend this treatment.”

• “This is just how I feel.”

• “The dog was so cute it made me cry.”

Pathos appeals to —

• Logic

• Authority

• Emotion

• Language style

What should be included in a strong written argument?

• Opinions only

• Anecdotes only

• Evidence and logical reasoning

• All quotes and no commentary

What does a counterclaim do?

• Supports your main idea

• Distracts the reader

• Presents an opposing view

• Ends the argument

Why is peer feedback important?

• To criticize others

• To fix typos only

• To help improve ideas and clarity

• To add more words

What should you do after receiving feedback?

• Ignore it

• Highlight it in color

• Revise your draft with improvements

• Delete your essay

Formal writing avoids —

• Transitions

• Academic vocabulary

• Slang and casual phrases

• Topic sentences

In a literature and government discussion, what should you bring up?

• Your favorite actor

• Your personal political views

• Evidence from the text

• Unrelated anecdotes