Ethos
What is “ethos” in persuasive writing?
An appeal to credibility or character
What does “pathos” appeal to?
Answer: Emotion or feelings
What is “logos”?
Answer: An appeal to logic or reason
Who is the main character in Anthem?
Answer: Equality 7-2521
What is the main theme of Anthem?
Answer: Individualism vs. collectivism
Which of these examples best represents ethos?
A) “Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.”
B) “This makes me so angry!”
C) “I’ve worked in education for 20 years.”
C
Which ad uses pathos most clearly?
A) Facts about safety stats
B) A crying puppy in a shelter
C) A scientist’s credentials
B
Which of these is logos?
A) “You’ll feel so proud!”
B) “Studies show it reduces illness by 40%”
C) “I’m a trusted doctor”
B
What name does Equality choose for himself at the end?
Prometheus
What does the lightbulb symbolize in the story?
Answer: Knowledge, innovation, enlightenment
Why would a speaker mention their qualifications during a speech?
To build ethos (Credibility
Why might a commercial show happy families at dinner time?
Answer: To create positive emotional associations
Give an example of logos from a real-life commercial or argument.
Accept valid answers: stats, evidence, reasoning
Why is Equality punished early in the story?
Answer: He dares to think and work independently
What word is forbidden in Equality’s society?
I/Me
True or False: Ethos is always the most emotional form of persuasion.
False
Is fear a valid form of pathos? Why or why not?
Answer: Yes, it appeals to emotion and urgency
True or False: Logos uses emotions to persuade.
False
Who is Liberty 5-3000?
Answer: The girl Equality falls in love with
Why is the forest an important setting?
It represents freedom and self-discovery
Rewrite this sentence to appeal to ethos: “You should listen to me.”
Accept answers like: “As your doctor, I’ve treated this condition before.”
Identify the emotion being appealed to in this sentence: “Think of your children’s future.”
Answer: Concern, love, hope, etc.
Why is logos important in a persuasive argument?
Answer: It helps build a logical foundation that can be verified
What discovery does Equality make while working alone?
Electricity/lightbulb
How does Anthem connect to the idea of persuasive writing?
Answer: It uses rhetoric and symbolism to argue for individuality and freedom