This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Writing Style > Rhetorical Appeals – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is an example of ethos (appeal to authority)? A) The mayor asks you to take pride in our town and stop littering. B) Litter feeds pests and contributes to local health problems. C) It costs the town extra money to pay for cleanup that is unnecessary. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The mayor asks you to take pride in our town and stop littering. 2. "The Centers of Disease control recommends getting a flu vaccine every winter" is an example of ..... A) Pathos. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 3. Which type of rhetorical appeal is the following example?Buy the new Apple iDoohickey by calling now! This deal is a one-time offer, only available until midnight tonight. A) Pathos (appeal to emotion). B) Ethos (appeal to authority). C) Logos (appeal to logic). D) Kairos (appeal to timeliness). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Kairos (appeal to timeliness). 4. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Don't be the guy with the yellow lawn, be the guy with the lawn that the neighbors envy' A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 5. A magazine ad shows people smiling while smoking cigarettes. A) Appeal to Ethos. B) Appeal to Logos. C) Appeal to Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Appeal to Pathos. 6. "Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."What type of rhetoric is being used? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 7. A commercial for a charity shows a video of children who need help to make you feel sad and donate. This is an example of which rhetorical appeal? A) Humor. B) Ethos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 8. What Rhetorical Appeal does this persuasive technique belong to:Bandwagon A) Tacos. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 9. What color is most closely associated with nature? A) White. B) Orange. C) Green. D) Purple. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Green. 10. A debate team presents a well-structured argument with clear, logical points and evidence. This approach demonstrates an appeal to: A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Satire. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 11. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Advil Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief." A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 12. Which rhetorical appeal would a speaker use to highlight their expertise on a topic? A) Ethos. B) Kairos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 13. Identify the dominant appeal:'Our product is made from 100% organic materials, ensuring a healthier lifestyle for you and your family.' A) Logos. B) Kairos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 14. What is the following statement an example of?Does it dry upLike a raisin in the sun? A) Simile. B) Metaphor. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Simile. 15. Identify the rhetorical appeal being used in the following statement:'As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this medication is safe and effective.' A) Logos. B) Kairos. C) Ethos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 16. The art of speaking, writing, and communicating in order to persuade/argue effectively is known as ..... A) Rhetoric. B) Call to Action. C) Anecdote. D) Reliable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rhetoric. 17. A commercial shows a sad dog to encourage people to adopt pets. Which rhetorical appeal is this? A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Humor. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 18. Loaded/Charged Language occurs when writers ..... A) Use words to logically convince their audience. B) Use words to repeat their ideas in a different way. C) Use words to establish the audience's credibility. D) Use words to inflame emotions in their audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use words to inflame emotions in their audience. 19. Identify the rhetorical appeal in the following statement: "As a mother of four, I understand the challenges of parenting." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 20. When a speaker references their own expertise and experience to gain trust, which rhetorical appeal are they using? A) Kairos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 21. "In the nineties, a white backlash against the 'browning' of the state manifested as bipartisan attacks" (Guerrero, 2020, para. 4). A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Logos. 22. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely." A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Ethos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 23. "Research compiled by scientists and analysts from NASA, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is possible with international support."What type of rhetoric is being used? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 24. A vote for my opponent is a vote for chaos, anarchy and an end to the rule of law. There will be murder and mayhem in the streets. The America that you know and love will be a distant memory that exists only in textbooks. A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Polios. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pathos. 25. An advertisement says: "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste." Which type of rhetorical appeal is being used? A) Ethos. B) Euphony. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 26. The cupcake was a cavity waiting to invade my mouth. A) Metaphor. B) Personification. C) Simile. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metaphor. 27. Facts and statistics show that trampolines are a leading cause of injuries. Trampolines should be banned in the United States. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 28. Definition:Oversimplifies an argument and attacks with a weaker argument. A) Strawman. B) Red Herring. C) Begging the question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strawman. 29. Why is it important to identify rhetorical appeals in texts? A) It helps readers understand the author's persuasive strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of the argument. B) It allows readers to ignore the author's intent and focus on their own interpretation. C) It makes the text more enjoyable to read without any critical analysis. D) It provides a summary of the text without needing to analyze the arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It helps readers understand the author's persuasive strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of the argument. 30. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:sob story A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 31. What is the term for the rhetorical appeal that involves credibility or character? A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Kairos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 32. What rhetorical appeal is this?"This man knows his dinosaur fossils because he has been a paleontology researcher for 30 years." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 33. Which rhetorical appeal is most likely being used in a commercial that presents statistical data to prove the effectiveness of a product? A) Ethos. B) Kairos. C) Logos. D) Pathos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 34. A writer discusses their extensive experience and education on a subject to establish credibility. This is an example of: A) Logos. B) Pathos. C) Synecdoche. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ethos. 35. Which rhetorical appeal is typically seen as weak when used solely? A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 36. How does Ethos influence persuasion? A) By establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their argument. B) By using emotional appeals to sway the audience's feelings. C) By presenting logical arguments and evidence to support claims. D) By manipulating the audience's beliefs through misinformation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their argument. 37. A political candidate talks about their humble beginnings and hard work to connect with voters. This is an example of: A) Metaphor. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ethos. 38. A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 39. "We ..... oppose ..... a reactionary debate ignited by regrettable police events and driven ..... by ideology, not evidence" (Stamatakis, 2020, para. 1). A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 40. "Happy families are alike, unhappy families are all unhappy in their own ways" The following statement is an example of what? Choose one option ..... A) Juxtaposition. B) Repetition. C) Metaphor. D) Idiom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Juxtaposition. 41. "In a four week trial, 91% of users saw firmer, younger-looking skin" A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 42. Uses credibility to convince the audience A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 43. Identify the dominant appeal: "They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who get hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed. A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 44. An appeal that targets a person's logic and reason with facts, statistics, evidence, and expert quotes. A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) Call to action. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 45. What is an example of Ethos in a persuasive argument? A) A lawyer presenting a case based on their years of experience in court. B) A teacher giving advice on study habits based on their own academic success. C) A doctor recommending a treatment based on their medical qualifications and experience. D) A politician making promises based on public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A doctor recommending a treatment based on their medical qualifications and experience. 46. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury:we have not only the fingerprints and a clear motive ..... We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut." A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Logos. 47. Which strategy best integrates ethos, pathos, and logos within a single argumentative paragraph? A) Establish credibility, include a brief personal or audience-centered example, and present relevant evidence or data. B) Focus solely on emotional language throughout. C) Use only statistics without any context or source. D) Provide a personal story without citing any evidence or establishing credibility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Establish credibility, include a brief personal or audience-centered example, and present relevant evidence or data. 48. Choose the example of onomatopoeia. A) Feeling rhythms and melodies. B) Fingers STRUM and TAP and CLICK. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fingers STRUM and TAP and CLICK. 49. An advertisement uses a heartwarming story of a family reunion to sell airline tickets. This is an example of: A) Irony. B) Pathos. C) Ethos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 50. Pathos definition A) The ethical appeal is based on the credibility and reliability or authority of the writer. B) The emotional appeal; appeals to an audience's needs, values, and emotional sensibilities. C) Uses facts, logic, organization, statistics, data, and/or more to convince. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The emotional appeal; appeals to an audience's needs, values, and emotional sensibilities. 51. What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical appeals in a text? A) To entertain the reader. B) To confuse the reader. C) To persuade the audience. D) To provide factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To persuade the audience. 52. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'These lonely puppies are waiting for someone to love them. Adopt today.' A) Ethos. B) Logos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pathos. 53. Sprite Zero is 100% sugar-free.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. 54. How does ethos enhance a speaker's argument? A) By providing statistical evidence to support claims. B) By establishing their authority and trustworthiness, making the audience more likely to believe them. C) By appealing to the emotions of the audience. D) By using complex language to impress the audience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By establishing their authority and trustworthiness, making the audience more likely to believe them. 55. Why is it important to balance ethos, pathos, and logos in an argument? A) To create a well-rounded and persuasive argument that appeals to different aspects of the audience's understanding. B) To ensure that the argument is solely based on emotional appeal. C) To make the argument more complex and difficult to understand. D) To focus exclusively on logical reasoning without considering the audience's feelings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To create a well-rounded and persuasive argument that appeals to different aspects of the audience's understanding. 56. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence below?A child is shown covered in bug bites after using an inferior bug spray. A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Logos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pathos. 57. A speaker uses statistics and facts to support their argument. This is an example of: A) Pathos. B) Logos. C) Simile. D) Ethos. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Logos. 58. [From author bio]:Jean Guerrero is an investigative journalist contributing to NPR and PBS NewsHour. A) Logos. B) Ethos. C) Pathos. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethos. 59. Identify the rhetorical appeal being used in the slogan:'Just do it.' A) Ethos. B) Pathos. C) Kairos. D) Logos. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ethos. 60. "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury:we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery ..... We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."What type of rhetoric is being used? 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 7Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 8Clarity And Coherence Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books