Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice and Examples
Ethos
"Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see." - Martin Luther King, Jr. This is ethos because Martin Luther King is a famous figure.
Ethos
Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment. This is ethos because an expert is recommending it.
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! This is pathos because it's making you feel desire.
Ethos
He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government - if anyone's qualified to determine the murder weapon, it's him.This is ethos because an expert is recommending it.
Pathos
If we don't move soon, we're all going to die! Can't you see how dangerous it would be to stay? This is pathos because it's making you feel fear.
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. This is logos because it has logic.
Ethos
Text: "I recommend Sensodyne." - Dr. Alexander-Smith, Dentist, Chicago This is ethos because a famous Dr. is recommending it.
Pathos
Text: Bicycles don't come with bumpers. Give cyclists room to ride. This is pathos because it's making you feel pity.
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. This is logos because it is using a statistic.
Logos
Text: Traffic Report: Over 21 million victims of human trafficking are trapped worldwide. This is logos because it has a statistic.
Pathos
Text: Your words have power - use them wisely. This is pathos because it's making you feel pity.
Logos
The algorithms have been run in a thousand different ways, and the math continues to check out. This is logos because it has math.
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. This is logos because it's based on data.
Ethos
The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle. This is ethos because an expert is recommending it.
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?This is pathos because it's making you feel urgency.
Ethos
appeal based on the character of the speaker, relies on the reputation of the speaker:Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?
Pathos
to influence using emotions; to engage one's passions:Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?
Logos
to use logic, statistic, and fact to sway one. Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?
