Persuasive Vocabulary Review

What is the definition of logos?

• A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of morality/trust; these techniques show that the writer is trustworthy and/or knowledgeable.

• The techniques a writer or speaker uses to persuade his or her audience.

• A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's sense of logic, generally achieved by presenting factual evidence that can be verified.

• A persuasive technique that appeals to an audience's emotions; achieved by presenting information in such a way as to create an emotional response of any kind (pity, anger, excitement, outrage, etc.).

An idea OR someone who is believable, trustworthy, and respected shows

• Repetition

• Credibility

• Realiability

This is an example of which persuasive technique?

• Logos-Using reasoning and logic

• Ethos-Credibility and reliability

• Pathos-Use of Emotions

Type of speech or writing, usually nonfiction, that tries to convince audience members to think or act a certain way

• Thesis Statement

• Persuasion

• Evidence

A reason put forward in support of or in opposition to a point of view

• Argument

• Analogy

• Cause and Effect

An overstatement that stretches beyond the truth

• Counterclaim

• Exaggeration

• Thesis Statement

a type of persuasion used to attempt to evoke an emotional response in a person.

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• bias

Which of the following is a persuasive technique that involves repeating the same word or phrase to make an idea more memorable?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Repetition

• D) Logos

What is the term for a persuasive technique that appeals to the audience's emotions?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

• D) Repetition

Which of the following best describes the use of statistics and facts to support an argument?

• A) Ethos

• B) Pathos

• C) Logos

• D) Anecdote