Ethos, Pathos, Logos - Matching Examples
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
Ethos
"If his years as a Marine taught him anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation."
Ethos
"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."
Ethos
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
Ethos
"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."
Ethos
"You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers."
Ethos
"It's a matter of common sense that people deserve to be treated equally. The Constitution calls it 'self-evident.' Why, then, should I have been denied a seat because of my disability?"
Logos
"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!"
Pathos
"I'm not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."
Pathos
"If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"
Pathos
"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."
Pathos
"Where would we be without this tradition? Ever since our forefathers landed at Plymouth Rock, we've celebrated Thanksgiving without fail, making more than cherished recipes. We've made memories."
Pathos
"Based on the dozens of archaeological expeditions I've made all over the world, I am confident that those potsherds are Mesopotamian in origin."
ethos
"He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government - if anyone's qualified to determine the murder weapon, it's him."
ethos
"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."
logos
"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
logos
"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single deer."
logos
"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."
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."
logos
"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!"
pathos
