Exploring Aristotle's Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• To ignore them

• To convince them to do or believe something

• To entertain them

• To confuse them

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which of the following is an example of using persuasion?

• Watching a movie

• Ignoring a problem

• Convincing someone to hire you

• Reading a book

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is ethos primarily concerned with?

• Visual appeal

• Credibility and character

• Logical reasoning

• Emotional appeal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can a speaker develop ethos?

• By using informal language

• By introducing their expertise

• By ignoring the audience

• By making the audience laugh

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does pathos aim to appeal to?

• The speaker's experience

• The audience's emotions

• The speaker's credibility

• The audience's logic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a technique to develop pathos?

• Using technical jargon

• Using statistics

• Using emotional language

• Citing sources

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is logos primarily concerned with?

• Emotional appeal

• Logical reasoning

• Credibility and character

• Visual appeal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can a speaker develop logos?

• By ignoring the audience

• By using emotional stories

• By using facts and statistics

• By introducing their expertise

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is an example of using pathos in a speech?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Describing a tragic event to evoke sadness

• Citing a scientific study

• Listing your qualifications

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the video, how does President Obama use logos in his speech?

• By sharing personal anecdotes

• By using if-then statements and logical reasoning

• By introducing himself as the President

• By showing emotional images

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5