Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness on a subject.

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What is Pathos?

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

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What is Logos?

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

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Example of Ethos:

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A speaker who is a doctor discussing health issues uses their medical background to establish credibility.

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Example of Pathos:

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A charity advertisement showing images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

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Example of Logos:

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A presentation that includes statistics about the effectiveness of a new drug to support its use.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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The goal the speaker wants to achieve, often to convince the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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How does Ethos differ from Pathos?

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Ethos appeals to credibility and character, while Pathos appeals to emotions.

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos uses logical reasoning and evidence to back up claims, making the argument more convincing.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer, often used to make a point.