Types of evidence and persuasive language

Logical Reasoning - the writer persuades through reasoning, providing factual evidence to support his claim

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Audience's Emotions - the writer appeals to the reader’s emotions, such as anger, fear, love, pity, and even social acceptance

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Research compiled by analysts from NASA suggests that a moon colony is viable.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Don’t be the last person on the block to get your lawn treated–you'll be a laughing stock!

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

He is a forensics expert for the government–if anyone can determine the murder weapon, it’s him

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."

• ethos
• logos
• pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"I’m not just invested in this community – I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."

• logos
• ethos
• pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

45% of people believe that Bigfoot is real.

• Fact

• Example

• Quote

• Statistics

What type of evidence is this?

This interviewer asked how Samantha felt about the new school bus policy. Samantha replied, "I think it's a great idea. The seat belts can help all students in case of any accidents!"

• Quote

• Fact

• Statistics

• Example