ETHOS PATHOS LOGOS

Abigail, Aiden, and Michael are trying to figure out which method of persuasion appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS when convincing others that their favorite superhero is the best. Which method are they talking about?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

During a lively debate, Avery, Nora, and Abigail were passionately discussing different methods of persuasion. Which method relies on statistics, research, data, and facts to convince the audience?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Imagine a thrilling debate competition between Mia, Michael, and Kai. Hannah, their coach, is teaching them persuasive techniques. If Hannah wants to use her credibility and authority to convince the audience, which method should she teach them?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

Imagine you're Olivia, Avery, and Kai creating a presentation. The title says, "You have the power to change the world with just $1 a day. Can you help the starving children and ensure no one goes hungry under your watch"? What type of appeal is this?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Anika, Maya, and Mia are having a lively debate about the importance of flu vaccinations. They all enthusiastically agree with the Center for Disease Control's advice that everyone should get a flu vaccination. Which persuasive technique they are using?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

Imagine a lively discussion between Harper, Avery, and Samuel about the purpose of using ethos in their papers. Can you guess why they would want to use ethos in their papers?

• Is it because when they provide a statistic and then explain how that statistic proves their point, they persuade their audience to find their reasoning sensible?

• Or is it when they include an expert in the field, it gives them credibility to speak about something they themselves are not experts in?

• Or could it be when they tell a personal story that attaches them to the argument, they make the audience believe it is important not only to them but to the audience as well?

Imagine a lively debate between Olivia, Ava, and Liam about the significance of grammar. Can you guess why they think correct grammar can boost ethos?

• It makes your audience perceive you as more reasonable.

• It helps your audience empathize with your viewpoint, making you more likable.

• It convinces your audience of your credibility as you sound educated.

• It assures your audience of your expertise in your subject.

Rhetoric is the art of, just like they did?

• Persuasion

• Bias

• Opinions

• Storytelling

Maya, William, and Mason are hanging out together. They see a can of coke that says 'Share a Coke with your BFF.' Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in this sentence?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

William and Anika are playing detectives. William says, 'Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibility, 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.' What type of appeal William is using.

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos