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part 3: spot the appeal (highlight the appeal)
read each example and circle the appeal being used: logos, ethos, or pathos.

1. \75% of students say theyd be happier with more recess.\

(logos / ethos / pathos)

1. \ive been a teacher for 10 years, so i know whats best for you.\

(logos / ethos / pathos)

1. \imagine how sad the puppy will be if we dont adopt him!\

(logos / ethos / pathos)

1. \the weather report says itll rain, so we need umbrellas.\

(logos / ethos / pathos)

Explanation:

• For 5: Logos uses facts and statistics. Here, "75% of students" is a statistical fact, so it's Logos.
• For 6: Ethos is about credibility. A teacher with 10 - year experience is establishing credibility, so it's Ethos.
• For 7: Pathos appeals to emotions. "Imagine how sad the puppy will be" is an emotional appeal, so it's Pathos.
• For 8: Logos uses logical reasoning. The weather report (a factual source) predicting rain and the logical conclusion of needing umbrellas is Logos.

Answer:

1. Logos
2. Ethos
3. Pathos
4. Logos