Ethos, Logos, & Pathos Quiz
ethos
"Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
ethos
An appeal of the speaker or writer in terms of his or her credibility and experience.
pathos
Appeals to emotions and feelings, biases and prejudices, senses, & motivations
ethos
Appeals to intelligence, virtue, morals, & perception of trustworthiness
logos
Appeals to the logic and intelligence of the audience
ethos
Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment.
pathos
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!
Aristotle
Greek philosopher
ethos
He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government - if anyone's qualified to determine the murder weapon, it's him.
pathos
If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay?
logos
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery... We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more open and shut.
ethos
Presents, directly or indirectly, a profile that sets a stamp of authority on the words used to persuade.
logos
Reliable evidence, facts, definitions, and statistics are used in ___
ethos
Text: "I recommend Sensodyne." - Dr. Alexander-Smith, Dentist, Chicago
pathos
Text: Bicycles don't come with bumpers. Give cyclists room to ride.
logos
Text: Last year, handguns killed 48 people in Japan, 8 in Great Britain, 34 in Switzerland, 52 in Canada, 58 in Israel, 21 in Sweden, 42 in West Germany, 10,728 in the United States. God Bless America.
logos
Text: Traffic Report: Over 21 million victims of human trafficking are trapped worldwide.
pathos
Text: Your words have power - use them wisely.
logos
The algorithms have been run in a thousand different ways, and the math continues to check out.
logos
The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas.
ethos
The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle.
ethos
This appeal is perhaps the most difficult to establish; you have to prove yourself by demonstrating that you understand what you are arguing
pathos
This kind of appeal can be very effective if it's not over-done, especially if your topic is an emotional one.
logos
Utilizes evidence, testimony, statistics, data, & universal truths
logos
When you rely on your audience's intelligence and when you offer credible evidence to support your argument.
pathos
You will never be satisfied in life if you don't seize this opportunity. Do you want to live the rest of your years yearning to know what would have happened if you just jumped when you had the chance?
logos
an attempt to persuade the audience through sound reasoning.
ethos
appeal based on the character of the speaker, relies on the reputation of the speaker:Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?
pathos
attempts to induce a particular state of mind; for example, anger, understanding, sympathy, or tolerance
pathos
taps into the sentiment or feelings of the audience.
rhetoric
the art of persuasive speaking of writing
pathos
to influence using emotions; to engage one's passions:Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?
pathos
to the emotions of the audience.
logos
to use logic, statistic, and fact to sway one. Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?