Understanding Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Let's Practice. Look at this image. You should recognize this man. We trust this man. We believe what he says. Which persuasive appeal is this?

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Lego my Ego

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Using a celebrity (someone we will believe)

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Coco

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results." This is an example of...

• Pathos
• Logos
• Ethos
• Scare Tactics

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed… it's time that you took a stand."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"There's no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Houses near the coast should be build at least ten feet above sea level because statistics show that at waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You should not play football because it is statistically the

most dangerous sport in terms of injuries. Also, 75% of football players have received serious head injuries, which impacts their health later in life.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Ethical Appeals (ethos)- based on character, credibility, and/or reliability of the author.

Identify the dialogue example that persuades using Ethos appeal.

• "As a Global Citizen, it is my responsibility to recycle and protect the environment."

• "Breaking News... It has been reported that a tornado has touched down off the coast of Italy with destruction of property.

• "As an licensed contractor, I an assure you, the foundation of this house will need to be repaired before construction can continue."

• I'm sorry. I will try to do better."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

This is an example of __________

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5