Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

What is the primary focus when identifying rhetorical appeals in a passage?

• The appeal itself

• The choice creating the appeal

• The length of the passage

• The author's background

Which of the following is NOT a common choice that creates a logical appeal?

• Personal anecdotes

• Facts or statistics

• Conditional sentences

• Comparisons

Why should the term 'uses logos' be avoided in rhetorical analysis?

• It is too specific

• It is not a real term

• It is a weak verb

• It is a Greek term

When identifying an emotional appeal, what is crucial to specify?

• The length of the passage

• The specific emotion

• The author's intent

• The audience's reaction

Which of the following is a common emotion that writers appeal to?

• Boredom

• Confusion

• Nostalgia

• Indifference

What is a key indicator that a writer is appealing to credibility?

• Use of rhetorical questions

• Use of complex vocabulary

• Frequent use of personal pronouns

• Inclusion of humor

In President Bush's 9/11 speech, how does he appeal to credibility?

• By citing historical events

• By quoting other leaders

• By using emotional anecdotes

• By discussing his actions as president

Why might a speaker cite someone else's experience to build credibility?

• To make the speech longer

• To confuse the audience

• To add humor to the speech

• To strengthen their argument with expert testimony

What shift occurs in Florence Kelly's speech as it progresses?

• From ethical to logical appeals

• From emotional to ethical appeals

• From emotional to logical appeals

• From logical to emotional appeals

What is the purpose of vividly describing working conditions in Kelly's speech?

• To introduce a new topic

• To appeal to the audience's emotions

• To summarize the speech

• To provide statistical data