The modes of persuasion
Which mode of persuasion appeals to logic and reasoning?
Logos
Which U.S. president, after a mass shooting, said, "We have to change" and criticized America's gun violence problem?
Barack Obama
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms?
second amendment
Which U.S. president gave an emotional speech in 2016 where he shed tears while discussing the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting?
Barack Obama
Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?
Adolf hitler
What is the primary focus of ethos as a persuasive technique?
A) Emotion
B) Ethics and credibility
C) Logic and facts
D) Humor
B) Ethics and credibility
Which South African leader said, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, his background, or his religion"?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Desmond Tutu
C) Steve Biko
D) Mahatma Gandhi
A) Nelson Mandela
What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun from a federally licensed dealer in the United States?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
C) 21
Which major organization frequently gives speeches against stricter gun control laws, arguing that "the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun"?
The NRA (National Rifle Association)
which president got assassinated in 1963, while riding in a motorcade?
John F. Kennedy
Which of the following is an example of pathos?
A) A doctor listing their medical credentials before giving advice
B) A commercial showing a sad puppy in need of adoption
C) A lawyer citing statistics in a courtroom
D) A politician explaining a tax policy using charts and graphs
B) A commercial showing a sad puppy in need of adoption
Who famously said, "Give peace a chance," in a protest song against violence and war?
A) Bob Dylan
B) John Lennon
C) Jimi Hendrix
D) Bruce Springsteen
What is the name of the background check system used for firearm purchases in the U.S.?
A) National Gun Registry
B) Federal Firearm Database
C) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
D) Firearm Licensing Bureau
C) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
In a 2013 speech, former President Ronald Reagan supported a key piece of gun control legislation, despite being a Republican and a past NRA supporter. What was the law?
A) The Brady Bill
B) The Assault Weapons Ban
C) The National Firearms Act
D) The Gun Control Act of 1968
A) The Brady Bill
Which U.S. president was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865?
A) George Washington
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following statements is an example of ethos?
A) "Studies show that people who exercise regularly live longer."
B) "Trust me, as a professional chef, I know the best ingredients to use."
C) "Imagine how heartbreaking it would be if your pet got sick and you couldn’t afford the treatment."
D) "Over 70% of Americans agree that this policy will benefit the country."
B) "Trust me, as a professional chef, I know the best ingredients to use."
Who said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere," in the context of nonviolent resistance?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Nelson Mandela
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
D) Eleanor Roosevelt
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
Under federal law, which of the following groups is NOT allowed to purchase or possess firearms?
A) People under 21B) convicted felons
After which mass shooting did Barack Obama give a speech saying, "We are not the only country on Earth that has people with mental illnesses or who want to do harm to other people, but we are the only advanced country on Earth that sees this kind of mass violence erupt with this kind of frequency"?
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
The Columbine High School shooting in 1999 took place in which U.S. state?
A) Texas
B) California
C) Colorado
D) Florida
C) Colorado
In a legal defense, a lawyer references past Supreme Court rulings to support their argument. Which mode of persuasion is being used, and why?
A) Ethos, because the lawyer is building their personal credibility
B) Pathos, because legal rulings often evoke strong emotions
C) Logos, because precedent is a form of logical reasoning
D) Kairos, because it depends on timing
C) Logos, because precedent is a form of logical reasoning
Who wrote, "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable"?
John F. Kennedy
What does "constitutional carry" mean in relation to gun laws?
A) Citizens can carry a firearm without a permit
B) Guns are only allowed for military personnel
C) Firearms must be registered with the government
D) Only law enforcement can carry firearms
A) Citizens can carry a firearm without a permit
After the Columbine school shooting, which then-President spoke about the need for stronger gun laws, saying, "We must do more to protect our children"?
A) George W. Bush
B) Bill Clinton
C) Barack Obama
D) Jimmy Carter
B) Bill Clinton
In which U.S. city did the Pulse nightclub shooting occur in 2016?
A) Miami
B) Orlando
C) Los Angeles
D) Chicago
B) Orlando