Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Who coined rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, and logos)? 

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Einstein

• Ashton

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of these is an example of ethos? (Hint: There are TWO correct answers.)

• "You know me – I’ve taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."
   

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

• "If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"
   

• "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."
   

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Pathos gets us to stop thinking and start _____.

• analyzing

• feeling

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How can you employ pathos in an advertisement? (Hint: There are TWO correct answers.)

• Use logical facts

• Cite credible sources

• Use inspiring stories

• Show vivid pictures that incite fear or happiness

• Apply statisitcs to the class

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How could logos be used in a debate? (Hint: There are TWO correct answers.)

• Clearly explain why your evidence supports your side

• Use thoughtful, relevant, and unbiased statistics

• Bend facts to support your point of view 

• Talk passionately and with great emotion

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Write a sentence or two using LOGOS to convince me why you should get extra credit.

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Convince me that you deserve an A in this class. Use ethos, pathos, and logos in your argument. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES when writing your argument for an A. 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5