Ethos, Logos, Pathos Examples

[Definition] an appeal to emotion; it is a means of convincing the audience by creating an emotional response.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Tacos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

[Definition] This is an appeal to ethics; it means convincing the audience of the character or credibility of the persuader.

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

[Definition] An appeal to logic; it is a means of convincing the audience through rational thought and reason.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If you don't do the dishes, your mom will be embarrassed with how the house looks when the company gets here.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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Answer explanation

This one is pathos. The speaker is trying to get you to feel guilty for not doing the dishes.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

I have been married for 58 years, and I can tell you that he will not be a good husband to you.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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Answer explanation

This answer is ethos, because the speaker is using their credibility (they have been married for 58 years) to convince you!

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

My friend, who has a PhD in nutritional science, says that we should eat fewer carbohydrates.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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Answer explanation

This one is ethos, because the speaker is quoting a nutritional scientist. He is 'borrowing' his friends credibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

That's not my wallet! My wallet has a tear in it. This wallet has no tear in it. Therefore, it cannot be mine.

• Ethos

• Pathos

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Answer explanation

This one is logos. The speaker is giving a clear, logical reason as to why that is not his wallet.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Nine out of ten doctors agree that our vitamins are better than the competition!

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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Answer explanation

This one is ethos, because the speaker is using the credibility of doctors.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You love your dog; so buy this dog food, as it will help him to get all his nutrients.

• Ethos

• Pathos

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Answer explanation

This one is pathos, because the speaker is trying to use your feelings (the love of your dog) to get you to buy their dog food.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

We have conducted the experiment 57 times and we get the same results every single time.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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Answer explanation

This one is logos. They are arguing that they have tested it 57 times so it must be true since they got the same result every time.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5