Question

match the words ethos, pathos, and logos to their definitions.

match term definition

ethos a) appeals to ethics and credibility by establishing expertise

pathos b) appeals to logic by providing facts and statistics

logos c) appeals to emotions by evoking feelings

Explanation:

• Ethos: It is about building trust and credibility through the speaker's or writer's expertise, character, and ethical stance. So it matches with Appeals to ethics and credibility by establishing expertise.
• Pathos: Focuses on tugging at the audience's emotions. Whether it's making them feel sad, happy, angry etc., it is all about evoking feelings. So it matches with Appeals to emotions by evoking feelings.
• Logos: Relies on logical reasoning. Facts, statistics, and rational arguments are used to persuade the audience. So it matches with Appeals to logic by providing facts and statistics.

Answer:

Ethos - A, Pathos - C, Logos - B