Emotional Appeal

Which rhetorical appeal is mainly used in this ad?

• Ethos - ethical appeal

• Pathos- emotional appeal

• Logos- logical appeal

Which rhetorical appeal is mainly used in this ad?

• Ethos - ethical appeal

• Pathos- emotional appeal

• Logos- logical appeal

A dog would be a great addition to our family because they are constant, loyal companions who are loving and sweet. A dog would bring us together as a family and make me the happiest daughter on earth.

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

What is the definition of pathos?

• Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker

• Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention

• Appeal to logic

• Appeal to the emotions of the audience

To influence an audience through the use of loaded language that appeals to feeling rather than thought.

• Bandwagon Appeal

• Emotional Appeal

• Testimonials

• Critique

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

• invokes an emotional response

• establishes author’s credibility

  or character

• uses logical reasoning and facts

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 of the following best describes an emotional appeal in writing?

• A) Using statistics and facts to support an argument

• B) Appealing to the audience's sense of logic

• C) Evoking feelings to persuade the audience

• D) Establishing the author's credibility

In the context of persuasive writing, what is the primary purpose of using emotional appeal?

• A) To provide factual evidence

• B) To connect with the audience's emotions

• C) To demonstrate the author's expertise

• D) To outline logical arguments

Identify the emotional appeal in the following sentence: 'Imagine the joy of a child receiving their first bicycle on Christmas morning.'

• A) Logos

• B) Ethos

• C) Pathos

• D) Kairos