Question

Which of the following best describes ethos in persuasive writing?(2 points) Responses a. An appeal to emotion a. An appeal to emotion b. An appeal to logic b. An appeal to logic c. An appeal to credibility c. An appeal to credibility d. An appeal to fear d. An appeal to fear Question 2 In the following sentence, which persuasive technique is being used? "If you care about your family's safety, you'll choose our security system."(2 points) Responses a. Ethos a. Ethos b. Pathos b. Pathos c. Logos c. Logos d. All of the above d. All of the above Question 3 Consider this statement: "Our dedication to quality has earned us the trust of thousands." Which persuasive technique is demonstrated?(2 points) Responses a. Pathos a. Pathos b. Ethos b. Ethos c. Logos c. Logos d. None of the above d. None of the above Question 4 Which of the following sentences is an example of pathos?(2 points) Responses a. "Studies show that our technology is 30% more efficient." a. "Studies show that our technology is 30% more efficient." b. "Join thousands of satisfied customers worldwide." b. "Join thousands of satisfied customers worldwide." c. "Imagine the joy of holding your new baby for the first time." c. "Imagine the joy of holding your new baby for the first time." d. "Doctors recommend this treatment for all patients." d. "Doctors recommend this treatment for all patients." Question 5 What is the primary focus of pathos in a speech?(2 points) Responses a. Establishing the speaker's credibility a. Establishing the speaker's credibility b. Presenting logical arguments b. Presenting logical arguments c. Evoking an emotional response c. Evoking an emotional response d. Providing statistical evidence

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions regarding persuasive writing techniques:

Question 1: Which of the following best describes ethos in persuasive writing?

• c. An appeal to credibility

Question 2: In the following sentence, which persuasive technique is being used? "If you care about your family's safety, you'll choose our security system."

• b. Pathos

Question 3: Consider this statement: "Our dedication to quality has earned us the trust of thousands." Which persuasive technique is demonstrated?

• b. Ethos

Question 4: Which of the following sentences is an example of pathos?

• c. "Imagine the joy of holding your new baby for the first time."

Question 5: What is the primary focus of pathos in a speech?

• c. Evoking an emotional response

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