WorksheetsLogos, Ethos, Pathos
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"
a)
support
b)
claim
c)
evidence
d)
counterargument
2.
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterargument
d)
reasons
3.
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
4.
Charts and Graphs
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
5.
Empathy
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
6.
Trust me, I’ve been a forensic investigator for ten years and my judgment has never been wrong.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
7.
an appeal to the emotions of an audience
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
8.
Research has linked smoking with a higher prevalence of certain types of cancer, including lung cancer and leukemia.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
9.
As a medical doctor with twenty years of practice, I’ve seen the effects of smoking firsthand.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
10.
an appeal to reason and logic
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
11.
We must pass this bill or else all of the starving country in this nation will die.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
12.
Homelessness amongst children has risen 25% in this country in the past decade.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
13.
As a social worker, I can tell you from my direct experience that things have gotten worse for children in this country.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
14.
What is the goal/purpose of an argument?
a)
To make a claim
b)
To persuade others
c)
To remain neutral
d)
To evaluate circumstantial evidence
15.
What is an example of an evidence type?
a)
Expert testimony
b)
Data, Statistics
c)
Quotes
d)
All of these are correct
16.
What is a claim?
a)
What the author is trying to prove
b)
The author's opinion
c)
The author's reasons
d)
What the other side might say
17.
What is pathos?
a)
emotion
b)
ethics
c)
credibility
d)
logic
18.
What is ethos
a)
ethics/credibility
b)
emotion
c)
logic
d)
sources
19.
What is logos
a)
emotion
b)
ethics
c)
logic
d)
credibility
20.
What is credibility?
a)
A way to support your reasons
b)
A good website or article
c)
It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
d)
evidence
21.
What is a counterclaim? Choose the best answer.
a)
the opposing side's view
b)
A way to support your claim
c)
A paragraph in your essay
d)
A part of the conclusion
22.
Argument is usually used to mean _____,
but in class it should be used to mean ____.
but in class it should be used to mean ____.
a)
fight, disagreement
b)
disagreement, exchange of ideas
c)
prove a point, discussion
d)
exchange of ideas,
23.
"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
24.
"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
25.
"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
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