Rhetoric: Ethos, Logos, Pathos

What are the three elements that make up the Rhetorical Triangle, according to Aristotle?

• Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

• Logic, Emotion, and Credibility

• Reason, Character, and Feeling

• Argument, Persuasion, and Communication

Which rhetorical appeal aims to evoke an emotional response in the audience?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Mythos

Which rhetorical appeal relies on logic, facts, and the structure of an argument to persuade an audience?

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Logos

• Kairos

How does the film Fruitvale Station use pathos to make its message impactful?

• By presenting complex statistical data.

• By depicting Oscar Grant as an immensely relatable man.

• By using vivid imagery of violence.

• By employing a strong logical argument.

In his "I Have a Dream" speech, how did Martin Luther King Jr. primarily evoke pathos?

• By presenting historical facts and figures.

• By using complex legal terminology.

• By invoking the lives of young children to drive his point across.

• By appealing to the audience's sense of national pride.

What is an effective way to present statistics to an audience in a clear and understandable manner?

• Inundating them with raw numbers.

• Using complex jargon and technical terms.

• Employing graphs, comparisons, and easy-to-digest visuals.

• Presenting only the conclusions without supporting data.

How can an argument be made more robust and "bulletproof"?

• By only presenting evidence that supports your own view.

• By ignoring any potential counter-arguments.

• By addressing and taking into account potential refutations.

• By using emotional appeals exclusively.

In the CDC anti-smoking ad featuring Terrie, what rhetorical appeal is primarily established by her personal experience as a former smoker suffering from cancer?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Kairos