Ethos Pathos Logos Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A product reviewer begins by disclosing that the manufacturer supplied a free sample but had no control over the review. Which rhetorical appeal can this disclosure support?
  • Pathos, by making the audience feel grateful to the manufacturer
  • Logos, by proving that the product performs well
  • Ethos, by demonstrating transparency about a possible conflict
  • Pathos, by turning the review into a personal narrative
• 2Which problem most directly weakens an argument’s logos?
  • The speaker does not mention personal qualifications
  • The conclusion does not use emotionally vivid language
  • The opening does not include a personal anecdote
  • The conclusion does not logically follow from the evidence provided
• 3A council member says, “If the bridge remains closed, buses must use a route that adds 20 minutes. The bridge will remain closed this month, so riders should plan for longer trips.” What is the main appeal?
  • Logos, because the recommendation follows from the stated conditions
  • Ethos, because a council member is speaking
  • Pathos, because riders are asked to change plans
  • Pathos, because delays can be frustrating