This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Rhetorical Appeals – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:statistics/facts A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 2. Which of the following is NOT an example of logos? A) Statistics. B) Facts. C) Personal anecdotes. D) Definitions of terms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal anecdotes. 3. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:years of experience A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 4. The excerpt below makes use of which Rhetorical Appeal? "The data is perfectly clear:this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 5. Voting for me will make you happy. A) Appeal to Pathos. B) Appeal to Ethos. C) Appeal to Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Appeal to Pathos. 6. What does logos focus on? A) Making the audience feel something emotionally. B) Providing evidence, facts, and logical reasoning. C) Making the speaker look trustworthy. D) Making people laugh. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Providing evidence, facts, and logical reasoning. 7. Logos is the appeal that uses ..... Logos es el recurso que utiliza ..... A) Credibility. B) Emotions. C) Logic. D) All threelos tres. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logic. 8. Which rhetorical device best matches the following example?"And you, Scarecrow, have the effrontery to ask for a brain! You billowing bale of bovine fodder!" A) Simile. B) Metaphor. C) Idiom. D) Alliteration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alliteration. 9. Which of the following would be a technique that uses a logos appeal? A) Including research. B) Making people laugh. C) Having someone credible who agrees with you. D) Using pictures of a hurt child. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Including research. 10. Which of the following is used to make a logos appeal? A) Credibility or trust. B) Happiness. C) Logic or reason. D) Emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logic or reason. 11. "Switching to Teamline car insurance saves an average of $ 300 a year" A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 12. Veterinarians across the country have said that Golden Retrievers make better pets than any other dog. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 13. Identify the use of pathos in this sentence:'The distressing pictures of the damage caused by the storm should make us all want to give.' A) The speaker's use of personal stories to get their point across. B) The speaker's use of scientific facts to back up their argument. C) The speaker's use of jokes to lighten the atmosphere. D) The speaker's use of distressing pictures to stir up emotions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The speaker's use of distressing pictures to stir up emotions. 14. Identify the use of ethos in this statement:'As a well-known historian, I can tell you that this event greatly affected history.' A) The speaker's use of emotional words in the statement shows ethos. B) The speaker's credibility as a well-known historian shows ethos. C) The speaker's use of personal stories in the statement shows ethos. D) The speaker's use of humor in the statement shows ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The speaker's credibility as a well-known historian shows ethos. 15. This family lost everything in the fire. They lost their precious, irreplaceable family photos, not to mention their furniture everything else they own. They have to start over with nothing. Please donate today to help restore their lives. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 16. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence below?A dog shelter displays sad photos of dogs in cages to request donations. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 17. When a writer uses credible sources and expert opinions to strengthen their argument, they are appealing to: A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 18. 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. 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."What type of rhetoric is being used? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Fomos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 26. 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 . 27. "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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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. 34. Rhetorical Appeals-Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Complete the idea:Ethos appeals to an audience's ..... , ..... , ..... , and ..... A) Credibility, trust, character, authority. B) Facts, statistics, data, logic. C) Humor, entertainment, surprise, novelty. D) Emotion, sympathy, fear, guilt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Credibility, trust, character, authority. 35. Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "If you care about the environment, you will recycle more." A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Mythos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 36. "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. 37. 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. 38. 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. 39. In the statement "Our product has been scientifically proven to work, " which rhetorical appeal is being used? A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Mythos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Logos. 40. 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. 41. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on logical reasoning and evidence? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Kairos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 42. 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) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kairos. 43. A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through: A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Hyperbole. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 44. 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. 45. 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. 46. "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."This is an example of ..... A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 47. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:emotional visuals A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 48. Which rhetorical appeal is most likely used when a speaker shares personal stories to connect with the audience? A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) Kairos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 49. A public figure speaks about a personal loss due to a specific disease, urging people to donate to research. This is an example of: A) Pathos. B) Kairos. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pathos. 50. Which rhetorical appeal does the following quote MOST represent?"Therefore, as your President, performing my constitutional duty to "give to the Congress information of the state of the Union, " I find it, unhappily, necessary to report that the future and the safety of our country and of our democracy are overwhelmingly involved in events far beyond our borders." A) Authority. B) Emotion. C) Logic. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Authority. 51. "My mother faced discrimination as a physician after she came to the mainland" (Guerrero, 2020, para. 2). A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 52. Which appeal uses statistics, facts, charts, and graphs? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 53. What rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement:'Studies show that students who study regularly score higher on tests'? A) Kairos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 54. In a speech, a politician shares a personal story about their childhood to connect with the audience. Which rhetorical appeal is being used? A) Ethos. B) Mythos. C) Pathos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 55. Identify the use of logos in this statement:'Historical data and scientific evidence show that human activities are causing global warming.' A) The use of humor in the statement shows the use of logos. B) The use of personal stories in the statement shows the use of logos. C) The use of historical data and scientific evidence in the statement shows the use of logos. D) The use of emotional language in the statement shows the use of logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The use of historical data and scientific evidence in the statement shows the use of logos. 56. In the following quote identify the Rhetorical Appeal being used "The data is perfectly clear:this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 57. Which of the following colors would work best for a technology store? (It's associated with intelligence!) A) Yellow. B) Black. C) Red. D) Blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Blue. 58. I need this job. I've got seven kids at home to feed. Nobody wants to see them go hungry. Please consider letting me keep my job. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 59. As a certified pathologist, and with the support of the American Journal of Pediatrics, I can assure you that children are at increased risk of infection without early administration of vaccine therapy. A) Logos. B) Weirdos. C) Pathos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 60. "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." A) Pathos. B) Sunday Schoolos. C) Ethos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesRhetorical Appeals Quiz 1Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 2Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 3Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 4Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 6Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 7Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 8Clarity And Coherence Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books