Rhetoric Review

Question 1

In a debate, presenting statistics about crime rates to support an argument is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 2

An advertisement featuring a celebrity endorsement primarily appeals to:

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 3

Which appeal relies primarily on the credibility and authority of the speaker?

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 4

A company's use of their years of experience in advertising is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 5

A political candidate discussing the impact of economic policy on people during a recession is best utilizing:

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 6

A commercial shows a tearful child reuniting with their military parent. This advertisement primarily uses:

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 7

A commercial that shows children happily eating cereal in the morning, is the use of which appeal?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 8

"As a practicing physician for 25 years, I recommend this medication." This statement primarily relies on:

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 9

When a toothpaste advertisement cites "9 out of 10 dentists recommend" their product, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 10

Which appeals focuses on providing facts, statistics, or logical statements to support the argument?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 11

An anti-smoking campaign showing graphic images of damaged lungs primarily appeals to: *this could be more than one!*

Accepted Answer

Pathos, Logos

Question 12

In environmental speeches, references to "leaving a better world for our children" primarily appeal to:

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 13

An advertisement showing scientific graphs and data primarily uses:

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 14

In a speech about healthcare, sharing personal stories of money problems due to medical bills, is using which appeal:

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 15

When a speaker cites their academic credentials before making an argument, they are using:

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 16

A speech about the climate, a scientist presents graphs and research to support the argument. What appeal is this?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 17

Which rhetorical appeal focuses on the audience’s emotions?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 18

A campaign speech that uses statistics about unemployment rates is primarily using:

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 19

A professional or expert endorsing a product primarily relies on:

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 20

A commercial showing a sad puppy in an animal shelter uses which rhetorical appeal?

Accepted Answer

Pathos

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