Question

1. “as 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.”

a. ethos
b. pathos
c. logos

1. research compiled by scientists and analysts from nasa, as well as organizations from five other nations with space programs, suggests that a moon colony is possible with international support.

a. ethos
b. pathos
c. logos

1. which of the following is an example of logos?

a. a politician discussing the moral reasons for a law.
b. a charity using sad images of animals to garner donations.
c. a scientist presenting data and statistics to support a hypothesis.

1. gatorade ads showing the “science” behind hydration

a. pathos
b. ethos
c. logos

1. nike ads featuring athletes.

a. ethos
b. pathos
c. logos

1. animal shelter commercials with sad music and imagery.

a. pathos
b. ethos
c. logos

1. studies show that children who participate in regular physical activity are 40% less likely to be overweight compared to their sedentary peers.

a. pathos
b. ethos
c. logos

Explanation:

Ethos appeals to ethics and credibility, pathos appeals to emotions, and logos appeals to logic and reason. A scientist presenting data, Gatorade ads showing science, and citing studies about children's physical - activity are logical appeals (logos). A politician discussing moral reasons is ethos, charity using animal images and animal shelter commercials with sad music are emotional appeals (pathos), and Nike ads with athletes appeal to credibility (ethos).

Answer:

1. c. A scientist presenting data and statistics to support a hypothesis.
2. c. Logos
3. a. Ethos
4. a. Pathos
5. c. Logos