Author's Purpose
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
Random Trivia
100

Name all three parts of Author's Purpose

Persuasion, Information, and Entertainment

100

What is Ethos?

Character and Trust

100

What is Logos

Logic and reason

100

What is Pathos

Emotion

100

Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?

Michael Phelps 

200

which part of Author's Purpose uses Ethos, Logos, and Pathos?

Persuasion

200

How is Ethos used here?

Shaq endorsed IcyHot because it is better at relaxing muscles than 99% of other brands

Shaq endorsed the product 

200

Where is the Logos?

This cereal is the one everyone should buy for their children! It has fun colors, and awesome mascot, and 35% less sugar than other cereals.

35% less sugar than other cereals.

200

What Pathos is here?

You should let me copy off your homework. I need to turn this in, otherwise I'll be failing the class. If I fail the class, I'll be grounded, and then we can never hang out.  

Guilt

200

Name three of the five great lakes 

Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, Ontario 

300

Which author's purpose would use words like: You should, I think you should, agree with me, think this way...

Persuade 

300

How is Ethos used here? 

Doctors say that this heart medication will keep you alive for longer, ensuring you don't miss major family moments

Doctors say

300

What is the Logos?

Do you want to keep your family safe? Do you value your house? If you don't have a security system, there is a 1 in 5 chance that you will deal with a home burglary. 

1 in 5 chance

300

What Pathos is represented here?

Are you tired of being the laughing stock of your street? Do you want to stop the mean comments and nasty remarks? Use our business to clean your house and take care of your lawn!

Embarrassment

300

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

Jupiter

400

Which author's purpose would be full of facts, not try to sway a reader, and may include things like charts, dates, or timelines?

Informative 

400

How is Ethos used here?

You should let me go out to hang with my friends tonight because I always have my phone on me and I have never broken curfew. I promise I'll be safe!

I always have my phone on me and I have never broken curfew

400

What is the logos?

Leo DiCaprio supports Nike shoes after his recent movie The Runner. He said he was swayed when he learned about hoe Nike came out on top in all the studies done on sneakers. 

Nike came out on top in all the studies done on sneakers

400

What is the Pathos here?

Wouldn't it be nice to have all the family at the holidays? Don't you want to see your grandparents, cousins, and siblings? Rely on Ford to get your family to you this winter. 

love/fondness

400

What country is Mount Everest in? 

China/Nepal

500

Which one of the author's purpose would include characters, would tell a story, and could be fiction or nonfiction?

Entertain

500

How is Ethos used here?

The teacher extended the due date of the essay for Jane because she has always turned in A+ work and has never cheated or had issues with other students.

Jane because she has always turned in A+ work and has never cheated

500

What is the logos?

Zendaya claimed that she wanted to take care of all the puppies that were being locked away and abused. She donated 1 million to our cause because she knows that we rescue 17% more puppies than any other company

we rescue 17% more puppies than any other company

500

What is the pathos here?

If you don't adopt this cat, nobody will. This cat will sit here alone, wondering why it isn't enough. This cat is so sweet, and just needs a loving home. 

Guilt/sadness/pity

500

What animal has the longest lifespan?

Clam, the Ocean Quarhog

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