Aristotle's Appeals Examples

The three persuasive appeals that must be used for an effective argument are...

• ethos, athos, logos

• ethos, pathos, logos

• porthos, pathos, ethos

• logos, athos, cronos

The logos persuasive appeal convinces people to do something by using...

• imagery and figurative language

• personal or professional experiences

• emotional examples and stories

• research statistics and facts

I have served in the military for over 20 years. Based on my professional experiences, I can assure you that more money needs to be spent on protective armor for soldiers and military vehicles.

• logos

• ethos

• pathos

• cronos

As a police officer for the past 20 years, I have been a direct witness to the extreme dangers of distracted driving

• logos

• ethos

• cronos

• pathos

How would you define the term LOGOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

How would you define the term ETHOS when discussing rhetorical appeals?

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

Facts, research, surveys, statistics, charts or diagrams, definitions, and examples would support which rhetorical appeal?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "Cardiologists recommend Ecotrin more than any other brand of aspirin."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Corvette."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

Which type of rhetorical appeal is used in the following sentence: "A 32 oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads."

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos