Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 16 (30 MCQs)

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1. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence below?Neutrogena face wash is the #1 dermatologist recommended product on the market.
2. The appeal to ethics and credibility is also called
3. A teacher tells Billy to stop talking, and he yells back: "Sarah was talking too!"
4. What type of language does ethos avoid?
5. Which type of rhetorical appeal is the following example?The close of this small grocery store will force people in this town to shop in the city's big-box retailers. This means a loss of revenue for our local economy.
6. How does Logos influence persuasion?
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of ethos?
8. Continuing to pollute this precious land of ours is a slap in the face to the great men and women who poured their blood, sweat and tears into forming this beautiful country of ours. Was their effort in vain? Are we going to just watch everything they built crumble before our eyes?
9. Understand the use of logos in this statement:'Research indicates that consistent physical activity results in better heart health and overall wellness.'
10. Which rhetorical appeal does this persuasive technique belong to:Celebrity Testimonial
11. Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
12. Who is the philosopher that introduced the concept of rhetorical appeals?
13. Definition:Attack on character rather than argument
14. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the following statement:'Statistics show that students who study regularly score higher on exams'?
15. An advertisement showing happy children after eating healthy food is using which type of appeal?
16. Which is the best color for a business that has to do with the outdoors?
17. Advil Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.
18. Logos is a rhetorical appeal that appeals to an audience's sense of .....
19. An advertisement that uses this will help you see specific facts and make you feel as though you need the product.
20. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:personal anecdote
21. Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your principal that there should be a class dedicated to watching anime?
22. Describe how the speaker uses pathos in the statement:'Consider the kids who will starve if we don't act now.'
23. "My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
24. "The best cancer treatment in the nation. Year after year."
25. Idioms are .....
26. Recognizing emotional appeals is important because it helps the audience:
27. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury:we have not only the fingerprints, but the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an also expressed desire to commit the robbery ..... We also have a video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."
28. An appeal based on a person's sense of right and wrong. It targets a person's morals and values.
29. Identify the dominant appeal: ""The veterinarian says that a Golden Retriever will be the perfect match for our active family lifestyle."
30. The facts speak for themselves Chik Fil A has the fifth highest fast food sales in the country, while Popeye's barely makes it in the top 25. There's no question that people prefer the original chicken sandwich.