Question

understanding ethos, pathos, and logos
this assignment is about three important ways people try to convince you of something.
remember, argument and persuasion go hand in hand! these are called ethos, pathos, and
logos. understanding these tools helps you see how writers and speakers try to win you over.
part 1: what do they mean?
do a little research and find the definitions of ethos, pathos and logos as they connect to ela
(english language arts). p.s. -- you will need to type ela as well when googling these
definitions.
ethos:
pathos:
logos:
part 2: examples of the ethos, pathos & logos
write one simple example for each. think about an ad or something you hear someone say to
try to get you to agree with them.
ethos (trust/who is speaking)
example:
pathos (feelings/emotions)
example:
logos (facts/smart thinking)
example:

Explanation:

Ethos is about establishing credibility (e.g., a doctor giving medical advice). Pathos appeals to emotions (e.g., an ad showing sad animals to encourage donations). Logos uses logic and facts (e.g., citing statistics to support a claim).

Answer:

Ethos: Establishing credibility. Example: A doctor recommending a health product.
Pathos: Appealing to emotions. Example: An ad showing a child in poverty to prompt donations.
Logos: Using logic/facts. Example: Saying "90% of dentists recommend this toothpaste" (with proper research backing).