Ethos, Pathos and Logos

The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based in authority or credibility. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based on an appeal to the emotions. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The form of argumentative appeal that is based on an appeal to common sense or reason. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The ancient Greek philosopher who, because of his interest in rhetoric, or the art of persuasive speaking and writing, expounded on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos,

• Socrates
• Plato
• Aristotle
• Archimedes

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Rhetoric 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...

• Ethos
• Logos
• Pathos
• Rhetoric 

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… We also have video of  the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years yearning to know what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?"

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

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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
• Pathos
• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"He is a forensics, weapons, and ballistics expert for the federal government – if anyone’s qualified to determine the murder weapon, it’s him."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5