LOGOS
What three elements make up the rhetorical triangle?
Logos, Pathos, and Ethos.
What is the purpose of using pathos in persuasive writing?
To appeal to, or relate to, readers emotions
What's an appeal to logic called?
Logos
What's a mistake in your thinking or reasoning called?
Fallacy
Give an example of a statement that primarily uses logos.
* use a statistic or reference a study.
The study shows this product is 20% more effective.
In what form of persuasive writing can pathos also be know as?
Elaboration; Anecdote; Observation
Give an example of using ethos.
"Doctors recommend this..."
What kind of language uses strong or negative words to make you feel something?
Charged Language
What is the purpose of using logos in persuasive writing?
To provide logical support for a claim.
Name one specific emotion an author might try to evoke by using pathos.
Sadness, Joy, Anger, Fear
What techniques can be used for ethos?
A credible and reliable source, an endorsement, or experience
What's it called when you make a big statement based on just a little bit of information? Everyone suffered massive loss from the hurricanes.
Overgeneralization
What is one way logos can be misused?
If the data is false or manipulated.
How do pathos help connect with the audience?
It can create an emotional connection and makes the message more relatable.
For ethos to be effective, the author or speaker must be
trustworthy
creditable
What's it called when a statement is made inferring one independent thing is the cause of something else?
Single Cause
Overall, how do logos contribute to the overall effectiveness of an argument?
It can make the argument more credible or persuasive.
True or False: Pathos uses emotional words to make the audience empathetic and persuade them
True
Which technique can be used for ethos?
A) a picture of a starving dog
B) using a doctor as a reference for an ad
C) using percentages to persuade the audience to buy or do something
b
What type of fallacy is this?
"All teenagers are lazy."
Overgeneralization