Ethos, Pathos, & Logos

"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 cherished memories." 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these,

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

"Mr. Anderson is clearly the most qualified candidate for the open teaching position.  He has a doctorate in elementary education, 25 years of teaching experience in public schools, and has been twice awarded for his innovative style and classroom management skills."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

"The algorithms have been run in a thousand different ways, and the math continues to check out."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

"Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation.  Now it is our turn to return the favor.  For God and country, gentlemen!"

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven't seen a single deer."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based in authority or credibility. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

The form of argumentative/persuasive appeal that is based on an appeal to the emotions. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

The form of argumentative appeal that is based on an appeal to common sense or reason. 

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• None of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

The ancient Greek philosopher who, because of his interest in rhetoric, or the art of persuasive speaking and writing, expounded on the concepts of ethos, pathos, and logos,

• Socrates
• Plato
• Aristotle
• Archimedes

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2