Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.9-10.5

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Ethos?

Back

Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes trust and authority in the speaker or writer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Pathos?

Back

Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Logos?

Back

Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Ethos function in persuasive writing?

Back

Ethos functions by establishing the credibility of the speaker or writer, making the audience more likely to trust their message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you give an example of Ethos?

Back

An example of Ethos is a doctor recommending a specific treatment based on their medical expertise.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Pathos influence an audience?

Back

Pathos influences an audience by appealing to their emotions, making them feel connected to the message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you provide an example of Pathos?

Back

An example of Pathos is a charity advertisement showing images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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