Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Which rhetorical appeal focuses on establishing credibility and trustworthiness?
Ethos
True or False: When reading other people's arguments and texts, there is no need to check the credibility and reliability of evidence.
False
When conducting research for an essay, why is it important to assess the relevance of the sources used?
A) To increase the word count of the essay
B) To ensure the information contributes meaningfully to the topic
C) To make the essay more difficult to understand
D) To impress the teacher with the number of sources
B) To ensure the information contributes meaningfully to the topic
What is the primary purpose of a persuasive essay
a) To inform the reader about a top
b) To entertain the reader with a fictional sto
c) To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint
d) To summarize information from various sources
c) To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint
In a speech about the importance of volunteering, which rhetorical appeal might the speaker use to evoke emotions such as empathy and compassion?
Pathos
True or False: It is not highly necessary to determine the credentials of the person or source responsible for the evidence in a certain piece of writing.
False
In an argumentative essay, what should a reader look for to determine the soundness of the author's reasoning?
A) Emotional language
B) Logical consistency and evidence supporting claims
C) The author's personal opinions
D) Lengthy paragraphs
B) Logical consistency and evidence supporting claims
Which of the following is NOT a common element of a persuasive essay
a) Thesis statement
b) Counterargument
c) Anecdote
d) Conclusion
c) Anecdote
When a company's advertisement uses scientific data and research findings to support the effectiveness of its product, which rhetorical appeal is being utilized?
Logos
True
If an author claims that all students should wear uniforms because it fosters a sense of equality, which type of reasoning are they using?
A) Emotional reasoning
B) Circular reasoning
C) Logical reasoning
D) Anecdotal reasoning
C) Logical reasoning
What should a writer do to effectively establish credibility in a persuasive essay?
a) Use emotional language to appeal to the reader's feelings
b) Provide evidence from credible sources to support their arguments
c) Avoid acknowledging opposing viewpoints
d) Rely solely on personal opinions without supporting evidence
b) Provide evidence from credible sources to support their arguments
If an author uses vivid storytelling and emotional anecdotes to sway readers' opinions on climate change, which rhetorical appeal is being employed at the most subtle level?
Pathos
True or False: Evidence found in primary sources such as literary works, historical documents, photos and biographies is always valid regardless of the time when it was published.
True
During a presentation, what might indicate that the presenter is effectively communicating their message to the audience?
A) The presenter speaks quickly to get through all the slides
B) The audience seems disinterested and distracted
C) The presenter encourages questions and participation from the audience
D) The presenter reads directly from the slides without looking at the audience
C) The presenter encourages questions and participation from the audience
What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in a persuasive essay?
a) To introduce the main argument
b) To provide background information
c) To present supporting evidence and arguments
d) To conclude the essay
c) To present supporting evidence and arguments