Rhetorical Appeals Quiz 4 (25 MCQs)

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1. Why is it important to balance ethos, pathos, and logos in communication?
2. Identify the appeal used in this statement: "9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste."
3. Pathos uses your
4. How do you define author's purpose?
5. Which appeal does the follow quote MOST represent?"The American people have unalterably set their faces against that tyranny."
6. A commercial for Coca-Cola that shows celebrities like Beyonce and Mr. Beast drinking the beverage would most likely be using which rhetorical appeal?
7. Identify the rhetorical appeal:'Statistics show that students who study regularly score higher on exams.'
8. An advertisement that shows a happy family enjoying a meal together is using which rhetorical appeal?
9. I lived in Europe for a year. I met people from France, England, Brussels, Spain, and Italy. I ate with them, worked along side them, became their friends. So when I tell you that they are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, you can trust that I know what I'm talking about.
10. Please don't break up with me. I won't be able to go on without you. Think of all the good times we have had together and the dreams we made for our future.
11. Which type of rhetorical appeal is the following example?The residents have fond memories of Oak Park:playing there as kids, enjoying outdoor concerts, sharing jokes with friends, and picnic lunches on the grass. Let's not let the city turn our beloved park into another parking lot.
12. If a teacher talks about their experience and knowledge in a subject to gain the trust of the students, which appeal are they using?
13. Which rhetorical appeal is being used in the statement 'Crest White Strips get your teeth 20% whiter than other leading brands.'?
14. Which rhetorical appeal is primarily concerned with the credibility and character of the speaker?
15. Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "One glass of Florida orange juice contains 75% of your Vitamin C needs."
16. Match the definition to the appropriate appeal:appeals to credibility and character
17. One time my baby cousin fell off a trampoline and got hurt really bad. It was a very sad day for my family. Think twice before letting your child jump on a trampoline alone.
18. What Rhetorical Appeal does this persuasive technique belong to:Expert Testimonial
19. Which of the following rhetorical appeals is primarily concerned with the credibility of the speaker?
20. Find out how ethos is used in this sentence:'As a scientist with a Ph.D. in environmental studies, I can confirm that climate change is a real and urgent issue.'
21. What does 'ethos' primarily appeal to?
22. Identify the TWO dominant appeals:'Statistics show that students who study regularly score higher on tests, and as a teacher with 20 years of experience, I can attest to this.'
23. What rhetorical appeal is this?"If you don't turn in your homework, your grades will suffer."
24. Which of the following is used to make a pathos appeal?
25. A public service message tries to encourage people to avoid texting while driving. For support it shows the photo of parents crying and holding each other in grief over the death of their daughter, a passenger who was killed when her careless friend drove into a pole while texting.