Ethos, Pathos, Logos

What is Ethos?

• A method of persuasion that appeals to the credibility or character of the speaker or writer.

• A technique used to evoke emotions in the audience.

• A strategy that relies on logical reasoning and facts.

• A form of communication that focuses on the audience's needs.

What is Pathos?

• A method of persuasion that appeals to logic and reason.

• A method of persuasion that appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience.

• A technique used to analyze the structure of arguments.

• A style of writing that focuses on factual information.

What is Logos?

• A method of persuasion that appeals to emotion and feelings.

• A method of persuasion that appeals to logic and reason.

• A type of rhetorical question used in speeches.

• A technique for storytelling in literature.

Give an example of Ethos.

• A dentist recommending a specific toothpaste because of their professional expertise.

• A celebrity endorsing a brand of shoes without any expertise in footwear.

• A politician discussing their personal experiences to gain voter trust.

• A teacher explaining a complex topic using simple language.

Why is Pathos important in persuasive writing?

• It helps to engage the audience's emotions, making them more likely to connect with the message.

• It provides factual evidence to support the argument.

• It focuses on logical reasoning to persuade the audience.

• It uses humor to entertain the audience.

What type of appeal is used when a speaker tells a personal story to connect with the audience?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

How does Ethos build trust with the audience?

• By using emotional appeals to sway the audience's feelings.

• By demonstrating the speaker's credibility, expertise, and moral character.

• By providing statistical evidence to support claims.

• By appealing to the audience's sense of logic and reason.

Identify the appeal: 'This charity has helped thousands of children in need.'

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Give an example of Pathos.

• A commercial showing sad animals in shelters to evoke sympathy and encourage adoption.

• A scientific study presenting statistical data to support a claim.

• A motivational speech encouraging people to pursue their dreams.

• A news report focusing on economic growth and statistics.

What role does Logos play in arguments?

• Logos provides emotional appeal to persuade the audience.

• Logos plays the role of providing logical reasoning and evidence to support claims, making arguments more convincing.

• Logos is used to create vivid imagery in arguments.

• Logos serves as a rhetorical device to enhance the speaker's credibility.