Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 10 (30 MCQs)

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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."
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?
3. Which of the following best describes emotional appeal in persuasive writing?
4. A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
5. When an ad or commercial is using graphs and data to convince you they are using which rhetorical appeal
6. A lawyer presents a series of legal precedents and evidence to make a case. This is an example of:
7. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeals to emotions
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.
9. Which statement by President Franklin D. Roosevelt uses ethos (appeals to authority)?
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?
11. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:certificate/degree
12. Which rhetorical appeal seeks to persuade the audience by establishing credibility?
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?
14. Definition: "Assumes a statement to be true."
15. What role do artifacts typically play in a 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!"
17. Rhetorical Appeals-Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Complete the idea:Ethos appeals to an audience's ..... , ..... , ..... , and .....
18. Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "If you care about the environment, you will recycle more."
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.
20. Which rhetorical technique uses emotion to appeal to the audience?
21. Give an example of ethos in a speech.
22. In the statement "Our product has been scientifically proven to work, " which rhetorical appeal is being used?
23. Which rhetorical appeal seeks to persuade the audience intellectually?
24. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on logical reasoning and evidence?
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:
26. A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through:
27. How do you define rhetoric?
28. What is the purpose of using rhetorical appeals?
29. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker presents facts to prove a point?
30. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeals to emotion