Ethos Pathos

These are the three Greek appeals.

• Ethical, Emotional, Logical

• Writing, Speaking, Showing

• Hubris, Hamartia, Hera

• Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Method of persuasion that appeals to emotions and feelings.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

"Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!" - Michael Jordan

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Why is "pathos" important in speaking or writing?

• It helps to establish the speaker's credibility

• It uses logic and evidence to convince the audience

• It evokes emotions in the audience, making the message more impactful

• It makes the argument more complex and difficult to refute

Appeals to audience because the speaker appears trustworthy.

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Rhetoric

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

• ethos

• logos

• pathos

The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Type of Appeal:

Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch!

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos