Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.5, RI.11-12.5, RI. 9-10.8

+3

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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

Example of Ethos in a statement.

Back

"Mr. Jones has delivered packages on time for the last year with no exceptions. I know he will be a great addition to our delivery service."

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of Pathos in a statement.

Back

"Please donate to my cousin. She is going through her third round of chemotherapy and the medical bills are piling up."

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of Logos in a statement.

Back

"You should not play football because it is statistically the most dangerous sport in terms of injuries."

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Pathos influence an audience?

Back

Pathos influences an audience by appealing to their emotions, making them feel a connection to the issue or person.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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