Understanding Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Which of the following is NOT one of the three rhetorical appeals?

• Mythos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is ethos primarily based on?

• Emotional appeal

• Credibility and trust

• Logical reasoning

• Statistical evidence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal is used when a speaker appeals to the audience's emotions?

• Mythos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does logos appeal to?

• Emotions

• Trust

• Credibility

• Logic and rationality

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of ethos?

• Citing an expert's opinion

• Using a clear thesis statement

• Telling a sad story to evoke sympathy

• Using statistics to support an argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a key component of a logos appeal?

• Credible sources

• Emotional stories

• Shared values

• Logical arguments and evidence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which rhetorical appeal might a commercial use to make a father feel proud?

• Mythos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why might an argument that only uses pathos be seen as weak?

• It lacks logical reasoning

• It lacks emotional appeal

• It lacks shared values

• It lacks credibility

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should you do to demonstrate understanding of ethos, pathos, and logos in your writing?

• Use only logos

• Use only pathos

• Use a combination of all three

• Use only ethos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following scenarios is NOT one of the given topics for the argumentative paragraph?

• Convince your principal to allow cell phones in class

• Convince your parents to let you have a pet cheetah

• Convince a teacher to get a TikTok account

• Convince your school district that school lunches should be free