Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 9 (30 MCQs)

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1. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker emphasizes their moral character to gain trust?
2. "If you order within the next 30 minutes, we'll throw in a 2nd for free!"
3. Rhetorical appeals are used to:
4. Which rhetorical appeal does the following quote MOST represent?"In the recent national election, there was no substantial difference between the two great parties in respect to that national policy."
5. Identify the dominant appeal: "If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and awards for my work speak for themselves."
6. A commercial that shows images of hungry dogs and leaves a number to call to donate money would most likely be using which rhetorical appeal?
7. Which is the audience that includes everyone who receives the communicator's message?
8. What is an example of Pathos in a persuasive argument?
9. In the case of Carlee Russell, the police chief reasons that there was no child walking along the highway for a distance of six football fields simply because a child would likely not be able to do so. What rhetorical appeal is he using?
10. In a commercial, a company highlights its years of experience and numerous awards to convince customers of its reliability. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?
11. Which appeal focuses on influencing the audience by triggering emotions?
12. The use of logic and reason. Uses facts and truth to convince the audience.
13. Which type of rhetorical appeal is the following example?For over 40 years, Pat's Plumbing has been Milam County's go-to source for plumbing and HVAC services. Our expertise is evidenced not only by our staff of qualified technicians, but in the testimonials of our satisfied customers
14. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:statistics/facts
15. Which of the following is NOT an example of logos?
16. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:years of experience
17. 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."
18. Voting for me will make you happy.
19. What does logos focus on?
20. Logos is the appeal that uses ..... Logos es el recurso que utiliza .....
21. 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!"
22. Which of the following would be a technique that uses a logos appeal?
23. Which of the following is used to make a logos appeal?
24. "Switching to Teamline car insurance saves an average of $ 300 a year"
25. Veterinarians across the country have said that Golden Retrievers make better pets than any other dog.
26. 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.'
27. Identify the use of ethos in this statement:'As a well-known historian, I can tell you that this event greatly affected history.'
28. 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.
29. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the sentence below?A dog shelter displays sad photos of dogs in cages to request donations.
30. When a writer uses credible sources and expert opinions to strengthen their argument, they are appealing to: