Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 17 (25 MCQs)

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1. Brufen (ibuprofen) Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.Which rhetorical appeal is this statement using? Pick one.
2. An appeal to an audience's emotions is called .....
3. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Miley Cyrus appears in Oreo advertisements."
4. In the context of rhetorical appeals, what does 'logos' refer to?
5. When a writer questions the reliability of a source by pointing out a conflict of interest, they are evaluating the source's:
6. Ethos establishesEl ethos establece .....
7. Using an expert opinion to establish credibility:
8. Two time Boston Marathon winner, Robbie Harlow, says that he trusts Icy Hot to ease his muscle aches.
9. 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?
10. A charity advertisement shows images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations. Which rhetorical appeal is this an example of?
11. 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."
12. "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 .....
13. In a debate, citing credible sources and experts to back your claims strengthens which appeal?
14. Which rhetorical appeal can be a convincing concoction when combined with logos and ethos?
15. What are rhetorical appeals?
16. Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker references their own credibility or character to persuade the audience?
17. How does Pathos influence persuasion?
18. What rhetorical appeal is this?"As a dentist, I recommend using sensitive toothpaste to protect your enamel."
19. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Wrapping your baby in a Huggies diaper is like wrapping them in a warm hug.'?
20. Which rhetorical device best matches the following example?"In order to succeed in our project, we need go the extra mile."
21. Our expertise in roofing contracting is evidenced not only by our 50 years in the business and our staff of qualified technicians, but in the decades of satisfied customers who have come to expect nothing but the best.
22. What role does logos play in an argument?
23. "Private demand for the product has tapered off and sales are at an all time low. It is time to research other options"
24. Which rhetorical appeal should be used to convince your parents or guardians that you should be allowed to have a pet cheetah?
25. Match the technique to the appropriate appeal:appeal to trustworthiness