Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 6 (30 MCQs)

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1. "As a dentist, I see this problem a lot and would recommend a sensitive toothpaste."
2. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeal with credibility
3. Give an example of logos in a persuasive argument.
4. "Hurry in and join our fitness club now."
5. What rhetorical appeal is being used when a company uses a celebrity endorsement to promote their product?
6. If a politician discusses the struggles of common people to connect with the audience, which appeal are they using?
7. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used when a speaker cites their own expertise and qualifications to gain trust?
8. What role does logos play in persuasive writing?
9. Which rhetorical device is being used in the sentence below?The adjustment back to normal will be interesting and I am excited to see it head on. What will you do to experience adventure?
10. Which appeal is primarily used when a speaker tells a heart-wrenching story to influence the audience's emotions?
11. A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Mercedes Benz.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
12. Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your school district that school lunches should not only be free but prepared by chefs?
13. Give an example of pathos in a persuasive argument.
14. "It's a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it 'self-evident.' Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"
15. A magazine ad shows people smiling while smoking e-cigarettes.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
16. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily based on logic and reason?
17. What Rhetorical Appeal does this persuasive technique belong to:Fear Mongering
18. This is based on a person's thoughts, beliefs or feelings. (Esto se basa en los pensamientos, creencias o sentimientos de una persona.).
19. The appeal that proves to the audience the argument makes sense.
20. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily concerned with the emotional response of the audience?
21. "More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss."Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
22. Fill in the blankWhen an ad or commercial uses a famous person to sell their product they are using (blank)
23. What does 'logos' primarily appeal to?
24. Which of the following is NOT an example of pathos?
25. "You know that you can trust me. I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, baby sat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers." This is an appeal to .....
26. What is an example of an artifact that a community might use to celebrate a unique annual festival?
27. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Sit down for a bowl of chicken soup; it is just like mom used to make.'
28. Veterinarians agree, Blue Buffalo dog food is the right choice for man's best friend!
29. What is the definition of Kairos?
30. When a speaker uses logical arguments and evidence to support their claims, which rhetorical appeal are they employing?