This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Rhetorical Appeals – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Thetas. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thetas. 2. What rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker uses logical arguments and evidence to persuade the audience? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Mythos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 3. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Animal shelters rely on monthly donations to feed abandoned puppies." A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 4. Which rhetorical appeal appeals to the rationality and logic of an audience? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 5. Jane Goodall spent years in Africa living among the animals and became an expert on chimpanzees. If anyone needs advice on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is the one to ask. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 6. In the following passage identify the rhetorical appeal being used"Smoking around kids is dangerous because the defenseless children are exposed to dangerous chemicals that can lead to coughing and difficulty breathing and could even lead to deadly asthma attacks." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 7. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in the following text?"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." A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 8. Brufen (ibuprofen) Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 9. An appeal to an audience's emotions is called ..... A) Logos. B) Kairos. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 10. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Miley Cyrus appears in Oreo advertisements." A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 11. In the context of rhetorical appeals, what does 'logos' refer to? A) Appeal to emotion. B) Appeal to logic and reason. C) Appeal to credibility. D) Appeal to time and place. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Appeal to logic and reason. 12. When a writer questions the reliability of a source by pointing out a conflict of interest, they are evaluating the source's: A) Ethos. B) Syntax. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 13. Ethos establishesEl ethos establece ..... A) Suspence. B) Credibility. C) Passion. D) Compassion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Credibility. 14. Using an expert opinion to establish credibility: A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 15. Two time Boston Marathon winner, Robbie Harlow, says that he trusts Icy Hot to ease his muscle aches. A) Mojos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 16. In the article "Why Tipping is Wrong, " Saru Jayaraman notes that Hillary Clinton favors overturning the tipped minimum wage. What appeal is she using here? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Kairos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 17. A charity advertisement shows images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations. Which rhetorical appeal is this an example of? A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Kairos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 18. In the following quote identify the Rhetorical appeal being used"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 19. "I'm not just invested in this community-I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."This is an example of ..... A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 20. In a debate, citing credible sources and experts to back your claims strengthens which appeal? A) Chronos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 21. Which rhetorical appeal can be a convincing concoction when combined with logos and ethos? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 22. What are rhetorical appeals? A) Also known as ethos, pathos, and logos. B) They are qualities of an argument that make it persuasive. C) They appeal to credibility, emotions, and logic. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 23. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker references their own credibility or character to persuade the audience? A) Kairos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 24. How does Pathos influence persuasion? A) By providing logical reasoning and evidence to support the argument. B) By evoking emotional responses from the audience, which can lead to a stronger connection to the argument. C) By presenting statistical data that appeals to the audience's intellect. D) By using humor to distract the audience from the main argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By evoking emotional responses from the audience, which can lead to a stronger connection to the argument. 25. What rhetorical appeal is this?"As a dentist, I recommend using sensitive toothpaste to protect your enamel." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 26. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Wrapping your baby in a Huggies diaper is like wrapping them in a warm hug.'? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 27. Which rhetorical device best matches the following example?"In order to succeed in our project, we need go the extra mile." A) Simile. B) Metaphor. C) Idiom. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Idiom. 28. Our expertise in roofing contracting is evidenced not only by our 50 years in the business and our staff of qualified technicians, but in the decades of satisfied customers who have come to expect nothing but the best. A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) Pathos/Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 29. What role does logos play in an argument? A) It uses emotional appeal to persuade. B) It uses logical reasoning and evidence to persuade. C) It relies on the credibility of the speaker. D) It focuses on the audience's values and beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It uses logical reasoning and evidence to persuade. 30. "Private demand for the product has tapered off and sales are at an all time low. It is time to research other options" A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. ← 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