Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Ethos deals with credibility. 

• True

• False

Why is Winston Churchill considered to be a credible source on this topic? 

• because he has a track record of virtuously supporting democracy

• because he has lived a long time in the world

Logos deals with logic and reason. 

• False

• True

Why is Sojourner Truth's speech an example of logos?

• because she explains factual reasons why she should be allowed to vote

• because she appeals to the audience's emotions 

Pathos appeals to emotion. 

• True

• False

Why is pathos such an effective persuasive technique?

• because an emotional appeal can influence people whether it's based on fact or not

• because people aren't in touch with their emotions

Why is it important to know the methods of persuasion?

• so that you can use them yourself and recognize them when they are used on you

• so that you can earn an A on a rhetoric quiz

  (While this may be true, please don't choose this answer.)