Persuasive Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Priya, Avery, and Ethan are participating in a debate competition. They are discussing about the ancient philosopher from Ancient Greece who founded persuasive tactics. Who is the philosopher they are talking about?

• Galileo

• Apollo

• Aristotle

• Alexander the Great

William, Scarlett, and Zoe are discussing the concept of Ethos in their communication class. They are trying to identify the characteristics that do not describe Ethos.

Which word is "NOT" used to describe Ethos?

• Knowledgeable

• Feelings

• Credible

• Trustworthy

In a debate club meeting, Hannah used statistics and facts to support her argument. Abigail, on the other hand, used personal stories and anecdotes. According to your notes, whose approach is an example of the appeal of Logos?

• Hannah

• Abigail

• Sophia

• None of them

Priya, Rohan, and David are preparing for a debate competition. They are discussing different rhetorical appeals. According to their discussion, what is the appeal of Pathos?

• Credibility

• Logical

• Emotion

• Enjoy

Liam, Luna, and Mia are participating in a debate competition. According to your notes, what appeal does Liam use when he talks about his extensive experience and credibility in the topic being debated?

• Credibility

• Logical

• Emotions

• Happy

Isla is giving a speech to an audience. What is her primary job as a speaker?

• It is Isla's job to change the mind of people.

• It is Isla's job to know when Arjun and Benjamin are trying to change their opinion.

• It is Isla's job to talk for no reason.

• Isla does not have a job in Ethos, Logos, and Pathos.

During a school debate, Aiden is speaking and Rohan and Abigail are in the audience. What is Rohan and Abigail's job as audience members?

• It is Rohan and Abigail's job to change the mind of people.

• It is Rohan and Abigail's job to know when Aiden is trying to change their opinion.

• It is Rohan and Abigail's job to listen to Aiden without a purpose.

• It is Rohan and Abigail's job to talk for no reason.

Match the following with the correct rhetoric type and definition

• evidence

• Pathos

• Changes others opinion

• Ethos

• fair

• Speaker

• Knows & Understands Ethos, Logos, & Pathos

• Audience

• feelings

• Logos

Ethan is trying to convince Benjamin to join the basketball team. In this scenario, what is Ethan trying to do to Benjamin?

• Persuade Benjamin to change his mind

• Get into Benjamin's mind

• Listen to Benjamin's opinion

• Speak to a group of people

Mason, Ethan, and Arjun are running for the student council president. They need to convince their classmates to vote for them. Which method would be better for them to use?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• All 3: Ethos, Pathos, & Logos