Exploring Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in Persuasion

Exploring Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in Persuasion

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.9-10.5, RI. 9-10.8

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lucas Foster

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.RI.11-12.5
,
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
,
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
,
CCSS.RI.8.8
,
The video discusses the art of persuasion, emphasizing that it is a learnable skill. It introduces Aristotle's framework of ethos, logos, and pathos as key drivers of persuasion. Ethos focuses on the credibility of the speaker, logos on the logic and evidence of the message, and pathos on emotional appeal. The video uses examples, such as persuading a suspect to confess, to illustrate these concepts. It highlights the importance of using these techniques carefully, as they can be powerful tools in both personal and professional settings.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is persuasion often used for in everyday life?

Making financial decisions

Solving complex mathematical problems

Programming computer software

Influencing others' decisions or behaviors

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the three key drivers of persuasion?

Descartes

Aristotle

Socrates

Plato

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'ethos' primarily concern itself with?

Speaker's credibility

Statistical data

Emotional appeal

Logical reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example is used to explain 'ethos'?

A teacher explaining a concept

A detective interrogating a suspect

A politician giving a speech

A marketer promoting a product

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can undermine the credibility of a speaker ('ethos')?

Emotional stories

Strong evidence

Lack of trust

Logical arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'logos' primarily about?

Emotional connections

Ethical considerations

Creative expressions

Logical consistency

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might increase the effectiveness of a logical argument ('logos')?

Using complex vocabulary

Providing clear evidence

Speaking loudly

Avoiding eye contact

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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