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Ethos, Logos, and Pathos

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Logical Reasoning - the writer persuades through reasoning, providing factual evidence to support his claim

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

2.

The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

3.

The Audience's Emotions - the writer appeals to the reader’s emotions, such as anger, fear, love, pity, and even social acceptance

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

4.

Research compiled by analysts from NASA suggests that a moon colony is viable.

a)

Ethos

b)

Logos

c)

Pathos

5.

Don’t be the last person on the block to get your lawn treated–you'll be a laughing stock!

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

6.

He is a forensics expert for the government–if anyone can determine the murder weapon, it’s him

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

7.

There’s no price that can be placed on safety. Our security systems will protect your family.

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

8.

Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment.

a)

Logos

b)

Ethos

c)

Pathos

9.
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
10.
"If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
11.
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
12.
"I’m not just invested in this community – I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
13.
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
14.
"There’s no price that can be placed on peace of mind. Our advanced security systems will protect the well-being of your family so that you can sleep soundly at night."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
15.
"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it’s that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
16.
"More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
17.
"They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
18.
"He has a track record of success with this company, culminating in some of our most acclaimed architecture to date and earning us Firm of the Year nine times in a row."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
19.
"Don’t be the last person on the block to have their lawn treated – you don’t want to be the laughing stock of your community!"
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
20.
"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos