This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Rhetorical Appeals – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which rhetorical appeal does the following quote MOST represent?"That kind of world is the very antithesis of the so-called new order of tyranny which the dictators seek to create with the crash of a bomb." A) Authority. B) Emotion. C) Logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotion. 2. "There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."What type of rhetoric is being used? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 3. Which of the following best describes emotional appeal in persuasive writing? A) Using numbers and data to support an argument. B) Repeating a phrase for emphasis. C) Evoking feelings such as fear, happiness, or anger to persuade. D) Asking questions that don't require an answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evoking feelings such as fear, happiness, or anger to persuade. 4. A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 5. When an ad or commercial is using graphs and data to convince you they are using which rhetorical appeal A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 6. A lawyer presents a series of legal precedents and evidence to make a case. This is an example of: A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 7. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeals to emotions A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 8. My great grandpa fought in World War 2, my grandfather faced down the communists in Vietnam, and my dad did a tour in Iraq, so I think I know a thing or two about the sacrifices of military families. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Fomos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 9. Which statement by President Franklin D. Roosevelt uses ethos (appeals to authority)? A) Our Constitution is so simple and practical that it is possible always to meet extraordinary needs . B) Our greatest primary task is to put people to work. C) This Nation asks for action, and action now. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Our Constitution is so simple and practical that it is possible always to meet extraordinary needs . 10. "You know her-she's taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers." ..... Which type of appeal is being used here? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 11. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:certificate/degree A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 12. Which rhetorical appeal seeks to persuade the audience by establishing credibility? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 13. Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.What is the main type of rhetoric being used? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 14. Definition: "Assumes a statement to be true." A) Begging the question. B) Red Herring. C) Ad Hominem. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Begging the question. 15. What role do artifacts typically play in a community? A) They are used as everyday tools for community work. B) They symbolize or convey the cultural heritage and values of the community. C) They are primarily used for external trade. D) They serve no specific purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They symbolize or convey the cultural heritage and values of the community. 16. What rhetorical appeal is this?"People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don't, so we should eat chocolate every day!" A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 17. Rhetorical Appeals-Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Complete the idea:Ethos appeals to an audience's ..... , ..... , ..... , and ..... A) Facts, statistics, data, logic. B) Humor, entertainment, surprise, novelty. C) Credibility, trust, character, authority. D) Emotion, sympathy, fear, guilt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Credibility, trust, character, authority. 18. Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "If you care about the environment, you will recycle more." A) Mythos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 19. "There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 20. Which rhetorical technique uses emotion to appeal to the audience? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 21. Give an example of ethos in a speech. A) A speaker uses emotional stories to connect with the audience. B) A speaker mentions their qualifications and experience to establish credibility. C) A speaker presents statistical data to support their argument. D) A speaker uses humor to engage the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A speaker mentions their qualifications and experience to establish credibility. 22. In the statement "Our product has been scientifically proven to work, " which rhetorical appeal is being used? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Mythos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 23. Which rhetorical appeal seeks to persuade the audience intellectually? A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 24. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on logical reasoning and evidence? A) Kairos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 25. A speaker discussing climate change emphasizes the limited time humanity has to act before the damage is irreversible. This appeal to urgency is an example of: A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kairos. 26. A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through: A) Hyperbole. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 27. How do you define rhetoric? A) Fictional writing, generally meant to make the reader questions their beliefs. B) Writing or speech that is intentionally persuasive. C) An author's use of figurative, or creative, language in their works. D) A speech typically presented to a student body and attempting to change their viewpoint on a topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Writing or speech that is intentionally persuasive. 28. What is the purpose of using rhetorical appeals? A) To inform the audience about a specific topic. B) To persuade the audience by appealing to their logic, emotions, or trust. C) To entertain the audience with humor. D) To confuse the audience with complex language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To persuade the audience by appealing to their logic, emotions, or trust. 29. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker presents facts to prove a point? A) Logos. B) Humor. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 30. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeals to emotion A) Kairos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesRhetorical Appeals Quiz 1Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 2Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 3Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 4Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 5Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 6Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 7Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books