Rhetorical Appeals

Question 1

A commercial features a doctor recommending a specific brand of medicine. Which rhetorical appeal is being used?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 2

A newspaper article warns that an upcoming election is critical for the future of the country.

Accepted Answer

Kairos

Question 3

Which rhetorical appeal is used when a celebrity endorses a product?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 4

Pathos is an appeal to emotion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What does Kairos appeal to?

Accepted Answer

Urgency

Question 6

Which rhetorical appeal would a lawyer use when presenting evidence in a courtroom?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 7

Using a tragic story in an advertisement is an example of Kairos.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Ethos is about credibility and trustworthiness.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which rhetorical appeal would you use when arguing that a school needs air conditioning because of a heatwave?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 10

An essay arguing that their school should serve healthier lunches by citing studies and nutritional guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 11

A scientist writes an article filled with facts, statistics, and research to support their argument.

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 12

Which rhetorical appeal is best for persuading people to donate to a charity?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 13

What does Pathos appeal to?

Accepted Answer

Emotion

Question 14

Logos does not rely on facts and evidence.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Kairos focuses on logic and reason.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Which rhetorical appeal would a doctor use to persuade patients to get vaccinated?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 17

Which rhetorical appeal would a politician use when giving a speech about a recent natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 18

What does Logos appeal to?

Accepted Answer

reason

Question 19

A speech at a fundraiser includes a story about a sick child in need of medical care.

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 20

What does Ethos appeal to?

Accepted Answer

Ethics and credibility

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