Rhetorical Appeals Quiz

Which rhetorical appeal is based on credibility or trustworthiness?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

What does pathos appeal to?

• Logic

• Emotions

• Authority

• Tradition

When someone uses facts and research to persuade others, which appeal are they using?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

If a celebrity recommends a product, which rhetorical appeal is being used?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Mythos

Which of the following is an example of pathos?

• Using a respected doctor’s opinion

• Making a joke to persuade someone

• Providing scientific evidence

• Listing historical facts

What is the main focus of logos?

• Emotions

• Credibility

• Logic and reasoning

• Popularity

Which appeal is used when someone tries to make themselves seem trustworthy and relatable?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Mythos

If someone tries to persuade you by making you feel afraid, which appeal are they using?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Mythos

Which of the following is NOT an example of logos?

• Giving simple facts

• Using logical sequencing

• Making a joke

• Providing scientific evidence

When someone makes a decision because of who tells them to do it, what appeal is this?

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Mythos