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Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 7 (60 MCQs)

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1. If a speaker uses statistics and facts to show why their plan will work, what rhetorical appeal are they using?
2. Which type of rhetorical appeal is the following example?On December 8th, 1941, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces.
3. Which rhetorical appeal is mainly used to persuade an audience by making the speaker appear credible?
4. "Don't let bad breath hold you back, use Tantip breath mints!"
5. What is the meaning of the allusion?Ask me anything, I'm like Google over here.
6. Why can speaking with a certain tone and using language your audience is familiar with help you build credibility and trust?
7. An advertisement uses sad images of animals in shelters with emotional music in the background. This is an example of:
8. When authors attempt to make the reader feel anger or sadness:
9. What are the three points on the basic rhetorical triangle?
10. Which of the following is NOT an appeal to ETHOS:
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of rhetorical appeal?
12. What rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker uses logical arguments and evidence to persuade the audience?
13. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Animal shelters rely on monthly donations to feed abandoned puppies."
14. Which rhetorical appeal appeals to the rationality and logic of an audience?
15. Jane Goodall spent years in Africa living among the animals and became an expert on chimpanzees. If anyone needs advice on chimpanzees, Jane Goodall is the one to ask.
16. In the following passage identify the rhetorical appeal being used"Smoking around kids is dangerous because the defenseless children are exposed to dangerous chemicals that can lead to coughing and difficulty breathing and could even lead to deadly asthma attacks."
17. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in the following text?"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."
18. Brufen (ibuprofen) Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
19. An appeal to an audience's emotions is called .....
20. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Miley Cyrus appears in Oreo advertisements."
21. When a writer questions the reliability of a source by pointing out a conflict of interest, they are evaluating the source's:
22. Ethos establishesEl ethos establece .....
23. Using an expert opinion to establish credibility:
24. Two time Boston Marathon winner, Robbie Harlow, says that he trusts Icy Hot to ease his muscle aches.
25. In the article "Why Tipping is Wrong, " Saru Jayaraman notes that Hillary Clinton favors overturning the tipped minimum wage. What appeal is she using here?
26. A charity advertisement shows images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations. Which rhetorical appeal is this an example of?
27. In the following quote identify the Rhetorical appeal being used"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
28. "I'm not just invested in this community-I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."This is an example of .....
29. In a debate, citing credible sources and experts to back your claims strengthens which appeal?
30. Which rhetorical appeal can be a convincing concoction when combined with logos and ethos?
31. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker references their own credibility or character to persuade the audience?
32. How does Pathos influence persuasion?
33. What rhetorical appeal is this?"As a dentist, I recommend using sensitive toothpaste to protect your enamel."
34. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Wrapping your baby in a Huggies diaper is like wrapping them in a warm hug.'?
35. Which rhetorical device best matches the following example?"In order to succeed in our project, we need go the extra mile."
36. What role does logos play in an argument?
37. "Private demand for the product has tapered off and sales are at an all time low. It is time to research other options"
38. Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your parents or guardians that you should be allowed to have a pet cheetah?
39. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:appeal to trustworthiness
40. Why does qualifying your arguments often help you build trust with your audience?
41. How can artifacts influence the identity of a community?
42. ..... is a short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence.
43. Which rhetorical appeal can be strengthened by the speaker's tone of voice, body language, and overall demeanor during a speech?
44. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Model Cindy Crawford agrees that this is the only wrinkle cream a woman needs.'?
45. An advertisement claims that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend a specific toothpaste. This is an example of which persuasive technique?
46. This is prejudice towards one side or preference to interpret facts in a certain way. (Se trata de prejuicio hacia un lado o preferencia por interpretar los hechos de cierta manera.)
47. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in the following text?"The data is perfectly clear:this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
48. "Canada currently has the lowest police to population ratio (185 officers/100, 000 population) of any ..... G7 country" (Stamatakis, 2020, para. 4).
49. What is the main focus of the rhetorical appeal "logos" ?
50. An author writes a persuasive essay on the importance of education reform, using statistics about literacy rates and dropout rates. This strategy primarily utilizes:
51. What rhetorical appeal uses logic and reason?
52. In the following excerpt which Rhetorical Appeal is being used?"They've worked against everything we've worked so hard to build, and they don't care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they're the enemy, and they won't stop until we're all destroyed." answer choices
53. An advertisement that uses this will try to make you feel a certain way ..... usually prideful, happy, or sad.
54. An appeal to ethics, experts, and endorsements is also called .....
55. Identify the appeal:'Imagine the joy of a child receiving a gift.'
56. Which rhetorical appeal is most likely being used when a speaker references their own experience or expertise?
57. The dog barks every time someone knocks on the front door. When the delivery person comes to the door today, I will hear the dog bark.
58. What is a common effect of using pathos in writing?
59. In the sentence "Studies show that students who read regularly perform better in school, " which rhetorical appeal is being used?
60. An advertisement claims that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend a specific toothpaste. This is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
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