Rhetorical Devices MCQ Test: Trivia Quiz
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There are four categories of rhetorical devices used to persuade you to accept someone's point of view or help change your mind. Do you know what they are, and do you think you can pass this quiz? Perhaps it will benefit you the next time you want to persuade someone to your way of thinking. I think if you take the test, it will make you more knowledgeable regarding rhetoric.
Questions and Answers
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When I am the nominee, I will offer a clear choice. John McCain won't be able to say that I ever supported this war in Iraq because I opposed it from the beginning. Senator McCain said the other day that we might be mired for a hundred years in Iraq, which is reason enough to not give him four years in the White House. If we had chosen a different path, the right path, we could have finished the job in Afghanistan, and put more resources into the fight against bin Laden; and instead of spending hundreds of billions of dollars in Baghdad, we could have put that money into our schools and hospitals, our road and bridges – and that's what the American people need us to do right now.
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Ethos
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Pathos
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Logos
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None
Correct Answer
A. EthosExplanation
The given answer is Ethos because the speaker establishes credibility and trust by stating their opposition to the war in Iraq from the beginning. They contrast their stance with John McCain's support for the war and highlight the consequences of that support. By presenting themselves as a reliable and principled leader, the speaker appeals to the audience's sense of ethics and values.Rate this question:
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Apple has come down from $363 in February to $316 Monday. Furthermore, that masks the fact that the company is sitting on a ton of net cash. At the end of the last quarter, cash, securities, and other liquid assets exceeded liabilities by $51 billion, or around $55 a share. This may top $60 by the end of this quarter. So the cash-free stock price — the enterprise value of the business— may only be around $260. That's barely 10 times forecast earnings of $25 for the fiscal year ending in September. It's just nine times next year's forecast earnings. And it's only around 2.3 times this year's sales. Brett Arends "Is Apple Becoming a Value Stock." on Marketwatch.comJune 21st 2011
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Logos
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Pathos
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Ethos
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. LogosExplanation
The given passage provides logical reasoning and evidence to support the argument that Apple's stock price may be undervalued. The author presents facts about Apple's cash reserves and liabilities, as well as the company's forecasted earnings and sales. This appeals to logos, which is the use of logical reasoning and evidence to persuade the audience. The author does not rely on emotions or personal credibility (pathos or ethos) to make their argument. Therefore, the correct answer is logos.Rate this question:
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This country is more decent than one where a woman in Ohio, on the brink of retirement finds herself one illness away from disaster after a lifetime of hard work. This country is more generous than one where a man in Indiana has to pack up the equipment he's worked on for twenty years and watch it shipped off to China and then chokes up as he explains how he felt like a failure when he went home to tell his family the news. We are more compassionate than a government that lets veterans sleep on our streets and families slide into poverty; that sits on its hands while a major American city drowns before our eyes. - Barack Obama Night Before the Election Speech Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia November 3, 2008
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Pathos
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Logos
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Ethos
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None
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The given answer, Pathos, is correct because the excerpt from Barack Obama's speech appeals to the emotions and empathy of the audience. It describes real-life situations that evoke feelings of compassion, sympathy, and concern. By highlighting the struggles of ordinary people and the failures of the government, Obama aims to connect with the audience on an emotional level and inspire them to support his campaign. This use of emotional appeal is a characteristic of pathos in persuasive rhetoric.Rate this question:
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Identify the Rhetorical Strategy below: Uses rationality, and critical reasoning to persuade. It appeals to the mind. It seeks to persuade the reader intellectually.
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Logos- Logic
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Ethos- Ethics
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Pathos- Emotion
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None
Correct Answer
A. Logos- LogicExplanation
The given answer is Logos- Logic because it states that the rhetorical strategy being used is one that appeals to rationality, critical reasoning, and the mind. This strategy seeks to persuade the reader intellectually by presenting logical arguments and evidence.Rate this question:
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Identify the rhetorical strategy being used below: Uses emotion and affect to persuade. Appeals to the heart and to one's emotions. Seeks to persuade the reader emotionally.
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Logos
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Pathos
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Logos
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All
Correct Answer
B. PathosExplanation
The correct answer is pathos. Pathos is a rhetorical strategy that involves appealing to the emotions and using emotional language to persuade the reader. In this case, the strategy described is using emotion and affect to persuade, appealing to the heart and emotions of the reader. This aligns with the definition of pathos as a rhetorical strategy.Rate this question:
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Identify the Rhetorical Strategy by reading below: Appeals to ethics and character. Seeks to persuade the reader that the writer/speaker can be trusted and believed due to his/her noble character or ethical ways in which he/she is presenting ideas.
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Ethos
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Pathos
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Logos
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. EthosExplanation
The rhetorical strategy being identified in this question is Ethos. Ethos refers to the appeal made by the writer/speaker to their own credibility, character, and ethical ways of presenting ideas. This strategy aims to persuade the reader that the writer/speaker can be trusted and believed.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"Don't be the last person to get one. You don't want to be the laughing stock of your school!"
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Pathos
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Logos
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Ethos
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The given statement appeals to the emotions of the reader by using the fear of being laughed at as a motivator. This is an example of pathos, as it aims to evoke an emotional response rather than relying on logical reasoning or credibility (ethos) to persuade the reader.Rate this question:
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"We have been mistreated, abused, and oppressed. They have benefited from our suffering and we must act now!"
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Pathos
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Logos
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Ethos
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None
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
This statement appeals to emotions by highlighting the mistreatment, abuse, and oppression that the speaker and others have experienced. It evokes feelings of anger, injustice, and a sense of urgency, which is characteristic of pathos. The use of words like "suffering" and "must act now" further emphasizes the emotional appeal of the statement.Rate this question:
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- 9.
"Just eat and don't complain. Children in Africa are starving and would give anything to have that plate of food."
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Pathos
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Logos
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Ethos
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None
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The statement appeals to the emotions of guilt and sympathy by comparing the situation of the person being addressed, who is being told not to complain about their food, to the dire circumstances faced by starving children in Africa. This evokes a sense of pity and sadness, making the audience more likely to feel compelled to eat without complaining. Therefore, the correct answer is Pathos, which refers to the use of emotional appeal in persuasion.Rate this question:
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“Our expertise in roofing contracting is evidenced not only by our 100 years in the business and our staff of qualified technicians but in the decades of satisfied customers who have come to expect nothing but the best.
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Ethos
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Pathos
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Logos
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None
Correct Answer
A. EthosExplanation
The given statement emphasizes the company's expertise in roofing contracting by highlighting their 100 years in the business, qualified technicians, and decades of satisfied customers. This appeals to the credibility and trustworthiness of the company, which is a characteristic of ethos.Rate this question:
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What rhetorical device is being used in this advertisement?
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Pathos
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Ethos
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Logos
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NOne
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The correct answer is Pathos. Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the emotions of the audience. In this advertisement, the use of pathos can be inferred as the advertisement is likely designed to evoke an emotional response from viewers in order to persuade them to take a particular action or buy a product.Rate this question:
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What rhetorical device was used in this advertisement?
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Pathos
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Ethos
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Logos
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None
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The rhetorical device used in this advertisement is Pathos. Pathos is a rhetorical strategy that appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience. In this advertisement, the goal is to evoke an emotional response from the viewers, possibly by using sentimental or heartwarming imagery or storytelling. By appealing to the audience's emotions, the advertisement aims to create a connection and persuade them to take a desired action.Rate this question:
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What rhetorical device is being used in the image?
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Logos
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Ethos
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Pathos
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None
Correct Answer
A. LogosExplanation
The rhetorical device being used in the image is logos. Logos is a rhetorical strategy that appeals to logic and reason. It involves presenting facts, evidence, and logical arguments to persuade the audience. In the image, the use of logos can be seen through the logical and reasoned approach in the message or argument being conveyed.Rate this question:
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What rhetorical devices is being used in this advertisement ?
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Ethos
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Logos
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Pathos
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1st person point of view
Correct Answer
A. EthosExplanation
The rhetorical device being used in this advertisement is ethos. Ethos is a persuasive technique that appeals to the credibility, authority, and trustworthiness of the speaker or source. In this advertisement, the speaker or source is likely using their expertise, credentials, or reputation to establish trust and convince the audience of the product's value or effectiveness.Rate this question:
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What rhetorical device is being used in this commerical?
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Ethos
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Pathos
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Second person point of view
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Logos
Correct Answer
A. EthosExplanation
The correct answer is ethos. Ethos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker or source. In this commercial, the speaker or source is likely using ethos to establish themselves as an authority or expert on the product or service being advertised. This helps to persuade the audience by building their confidence and belief in the message being conveyed.Rate this question:
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Which rhetorical device is being used?
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Pathos
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Logos
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Ethos
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Rhetoric
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The correct answer is Pathos. Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience. It aims to evoke empathy, sympathy, or compassion in order to persuade or influence the audience. This rhetorical device is often used in speeches, advertisements, or persuasive writing to create an emotional connection with the audience and evoke a desired response.Rate this question:
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Which rhetorical device is being used in this image?
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Pathos
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Logos
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None
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Ethos
Correct Answer
A. PathosExplanation
The correct answer is pathos because pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to emotions and this image is likely designed to evoke an emotional response in the viewer.Rate this question:
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Which rhetorical device is being used ?
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Logos
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Ethos
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Pathos
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None
Correct Answer
A. LogosExplanation
The correct answer is logos because it refers to the use of logic and reason to persuade an audience. This rhetorical device relies on facts, evidence, and logical arguments to appeal to the audience's intellect and understanding. It is often used in academic or professional settings to present a logical and rational argument.Rate this question:
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Which rhetorical device is being used in the image?
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Ethos
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Logos
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Pathos
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. EthosExplanation
The rhetorical device being used in the image is ethos. Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that focuses on the credibility and trustworthiness of the speaker or author. In the image, the use of ethos can be inferred by analyzing the image's content, context, and the overall message it conveys. This could include factors such as the reputation, expertise, or authority of the person or organization depicted in the image, which are all elements commonly associated with ethos.Rate this question:
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Which rhetorical strategy is being used on this signed?
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Logos
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Ethos
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Pathos
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None
Correct Answer
A. LogosExplanation
The correct answer is logos because logos refers to the use of logical reasoning or evidence to persuade an audience. In this case, the rhetorical strategy being used on the sign is likely to be logos because it is using logical arguments or facts to convey its message.Rate this question:
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