Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 5 (60 MCQs)

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1. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:statistics/facts
2. Which of the following is NOT an example of logos?
3. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:years of experience
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."
5. Voting for me will make you happy.
6. What does logos focus on?
7. Logos is the appeal that uses ..... Logos es el recurso que utiliza .....
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!"
9. Which of the following would be a technique that uses a logos appeal?
10. Which of the following is used to make a logos appeal?
11. "Switching to Teamline car insurance saves an average of $ 300 a year"
12. Veterinarians across the country have said that Golden Retrievers make better pets than any other dog.
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.'
14. Identify the use of ethos in this statement:'As a well-known historian, I can tell you that this event greatly affected history.'
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.
16. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence below?A dog shelter displays sad photos of dogs in cages to request donations.
17. When a writer uses credible sources and expert opinions to strengthen their argument, they are appealing to:
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."
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?
20. Which of the following best describes emotional appeal in persuasive writing?
21. A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
22. When an ad or commercial is using graphs and data to convince you they are using which rhetorical appeal
23. A lawyer presents a series of legal precedents and evidence to make a case. This is an example of:
24. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeals to emotions
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.
26. Which statement by President Franklin D. Roosevelt uses ethos (appeals to authority)?
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?
28. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:certificate/degree
29. Which rhetorical appeal seeks to persuade the audience by establishing credibility?
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?
31. Definition: "Assumes a statement to be true."
32. What role do artifacts typically play in a 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!"
34. Rhetorical Appeals-Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. Complete the idea:Ethos appeals to an audience's ..... , ..... , ..... , and .....
35. Identify the rhetorical appeal used in the following statement: "If you care about the environment, you will recycle more."
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.
37. Which rhetorical technique uses emotion to appeal to the audience?
38. Give an example of ethos in a speech.
39. In the statement "Our product has been scientifically proven to work, " which rhetorical appeal is being used?
40. Which rhetorical appeal seeks to persuade the audience intellectually?
41. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on logical reasoning and evidence?
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:
43. A celebrity endorsement of a product is an attempt to persuade through:
44. How do you define rhetoric?
45. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker presents facts to prove a point?
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 .....
47. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:emotional visuals
48. Which rhetorical appeal is most likely used when a speaker shares personal stories to connect with the audience?
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:
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."
51. "My mother faced discrimination as a physician after she came to the mainland" (Guerrero, 2020, para. 2).
52. Which appeal uses statistics, facts, charts, and graphs?
53. What rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement:'Studies show that students who study regularly score higher on tests'?
54. In a speech, a politician shares a personal story about their childhood to connect with the audience. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
55. Identify the use of logos in this statement:'Historical data and scientific evidence show that human activities are causing global warming.'
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."
57. Which of the following colors would work best for a technology store? (It's associated with intelligence!)
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.
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.
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."