Argumentative Review

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

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

What type of rhetorical device is used in this propaganda poster?

• Direct Address

• Hasty Generalization

• Rhetorical Question

"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed… it's time that you took a stand."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

"If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Ethos:

• Refers to emotions

• Refers to credibility, character, and ethics

• Refers to logic

A certified nutritionist would have ethos when speaking at a health food convention.

• True

• False

This term refers to an argument that appeals to one's emotions

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

Which is the most dominant appeal is most clearly used here?

• ethos

• pathos

• logos

• none