Ethos, Logos, and Pathos

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

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

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

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

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

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

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

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

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

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment.

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

"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
• logos
• pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

"If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"

• ethos
• logos
• pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3