Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Multiple Choice
Passages
Photo Evidence
Misc.
100
If a piece of evidence has a strong command using ethos, what does that most likely mean?
The evidence is stated by a VERY credible person/source
100
Which line best supports the claim that a later school start time improved student attendance?
A. “Many students say they feel more awake in the morning than they used to.”
B. “School leaders debated the change for months before voting on it.”
C. "Later start times have become more abundant in rural areas"
D. “districts with later start time, had attendance rates rise from 88% to 93% within one semester.”
D. “districts with later start time, had attendance rates rise from 88% to 93% within one semester.”
100
Some people argue that public libraries should devote less space to physical books because many materials are online. Yet a community survey found that visitors often use quiet study areas, reliable internet, and research help—services especially important to students without those resources at home. Libraries should continue collecting books while planning space for the range of ways people use them, including reading, studying, and accessing digital resources.
What is the main idea and what is the BEST piece of evidence to support it?
Libraries should plan their space around the variety of services patrons use, not only around book collections.
“In a recent community survey, visitors named quiet study areas, reliable internet access, and help with research among the services they used most often.”
100
Claim: Human infrastructure, if left unmaintained, will inevitably succumb to the surrounding natural ecosystem.
Find the best detail to prove this claim.
the vegetation (grass/bushes etc.) growing over the tracks
100
What 3 SAT skills have we covered in this class?
- words in context
- main idea
- command of evidence
200
If a piece of evidence uses statistics and facts to prove the point, what type of evidence does that appeal to?
Logos
200
A literary scholar argues that in Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel Jane Eyre, Jane’s resistance to social expectations is driven primarily by an internal need for emotional autonomy rather than a desire for material security or status.
Which piece of evidence best supports the scholar's claim?
A) "I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself"
B) "It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."
C) "Wealth and position were no doubt desirable, yet without a true friend to share them, they remained mere hollow trinkets."
D) "I had known too little of comfort in my early years to expect it as a right in my adult life."
A) "I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself"
200
The student council expected its new snack cart to be busiest at the end of the school day, but students lined up before lunch asking for “the emergency pretzels.” The nickname began as a joke after the first batch sold out quickly, and volunteers soon organized a system for restocking and taking payment. The unexpected rush showed that students were more likely to visit when the cart was easy to find and offered quick-to-carry snacks. The council moved it closer to the cafeteria exit and added grab-and-go options, helping the cart run more smoothly.
What is the main idea and what is the BEST piece of evidence to support it?
The snack cart’s unexpected popularity helped the student council discover practical ways to make it easier for students to use.
"The council moved it closer to the cafeteria exit and added grab-and-go options, helping the cart run more smoothly."
200
Claim: The early morning environment at the lakeside provides an atmosphere entirely undisturbed by external elements or severe weather.
Find the best detail to prove this claim.
The stillness of the water.
200
Day by day, the work assumed greater precision, and settled its irregular and misty outline into distincter grace and beauty. The general design was now obvious to the common eye.
As used in the text, what does the word “assumed” most nearly mean?
A) Imitated
B) Acknowledged
C) Acquired
D) Speculated
C) Acquired
300
If evidence is utilizing pathos, what is the evidence likely doing?
Appealing to the audience's emotions
300
An ecologist contends that urban green spaces mitigate local temperature spikes primarily by increasing evaporative cooling rather than merely blocking solar radiation.
Which choice best supports the ecologist's claim?
A) Shaded concrete surfaces beneath dense tree canopies remain significantly cooler than unshaded concrete surfaces nearby.
B) Parks featuring large grassy meadows absorb less total heat during peak midday hours than parks containing paved walking paths
C) Urban areas with high proportions of paved surfaces experience higher average nighttime temperatures than rural surroundings.
D) Air temperature reductions near urban parks correlate more strongly with soil moisture levels than with total canopy destiny
D) Air temperature reductions near urban parks correlate more strongly with soil moisture levels than with total canopy destiny
300
Community science projects invite volunteers to collect observations, such as bird sightings or rainfall measurements, for researchers to use. Many observers can cover more locations and seasons than a small research team, but the observations are most useful when collected with clear instructions and consistent methods. For example, volunteers in a bird-count project may record only species they can identify confidently and note each sighting’s date and location. Community science does not replace professional research, but careful procedures can help researchers detect patterns that would otherwise be difficult to find.
What is the main idea and what is the BEST piece of evidence to support it?
Community science projects allow for people to work together in finding a wide scope of evidence that wouldn't be plausible for a smaller team.
"careful procedures can help researchers detect patterns that would otherwise be difficult to find."
300
Claim: Inclement weather conditions alter a city's visual landscape but do not significantly deter urban foot traffic.
Find the best detail to prove this claim.
The crowd with the umbrellas
300
Claim: A school’s new tutoring program helped students improve their math skills.
Infer what a strong piece of evidence would look like.
answers will vary, but should show a direct correlation between students consistently attending the tutoring program and scores improving
400
In a speech urging the city to repair a bridge, a transportation engineer says, “I have inspected this structure for twelve years, and the latest assessment found cracks in three support beams.”
Is this Ethos, Pathos, or Logos
Ethos
- utilizing the credibility or a transportation engineer
400
6. Which sentence best supports the answer to Question 5?
A. “Mara arrived at the station with a suitcase that had one wheel missing.”
B. “She could have asked her brother to carry it, but he was already balancing two paper bags and pretending not to notice the rain.”
C. “Mara glanced at the clock, then at the damp sleeve of his jacket.”
D. “Together they carried it toward the doors, where a conductor held them open.”
D. “Together they carried it toward the doors, where a conductor held them open.”
400
Some neighborhoods are considering converting vacant parking spaces into small public seating areas. In a pilot project, residents used the spaces to rest, meet neighbors, and eat lunch, while nearby businesses reported more people stopping along the block. Because the project lasted only a few months, the results do not show how the spaces would work in every neighborhood. Still, the trial suggests that thoughtfully placed seating can make a street more welcoming.
What is the main idea and what is the BEST piece of evidence to support it?
Small public seating areas may make streets more welcoming and encourage people to spend time there.
“In a pilot project, residents used the spaces to rest, meet neighbors, and eat lunch, while nearby businesses reported more people stopping along the block.”
400
Claim: This is the safest bike lane on a public street.
Give 2 pieces of evidence
- The wall/ barrier of reflective posts
- Bike lane is clearly color coded and labelled
400
As a TEAM, WITHOUT writing anything down. say the alphabet backwards. Your team must follow a cycle
1st person - z, 2nd person - y 3rd person - x 1st - w
Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P, O, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A
500
In an advertisement for an animal shelter, a narrator says, “Imagine a frightened puppy spending another night alone in a cold kennel. Your donation can give one animal a safe home.”
Is this Ethos, Pathos, or Logos (Explain your reason)
Pathos
- appealing to emotion using imagery of a scared animal
500
Mara arrived at the station with a heavy suitcase missing one wheel. She could have asked her brother to carry it, but he was already balancing two paper bags and pretending not to notice the rain. When the train announcement dissolved into static, he suggested waiting for the next train. Mara glanced at the clock and his damp jacket, then lifted one end of the suitcase. Noticing Mara's struggler, her brother lifted the other, and together they carried it toward the doors as the conductor held them open.
Which interpretation is best supported by the passage?
A. Mara and her brother cooperate when faced with a small difficulty.
B. Mara is determined to travel alone.
C. Mara’s brother refuses to help her.
D. The train station is completely empty.
A. Mara and her brother cooperate when faced with a small difficulty.
500
A community garden converted an unused lot into a place where neighbors can grow vegetables. Organizers offered short workshops on planting and composting, and volunteers shared tools so new gardeners could participate. By the end of the summer, the garden had produced fresh food and brought residents together for regular workdays.
What is the main idea and what is the BEST piece of evidence to support it?
Community gardens can provide fresh food and bring neighbors together.
“By the end of the summer, the garden had produced fresh food and brought residents together for regular workdays.”
500
Claim: Santa killed the man.
Give the 3 pieces of evidence
- Footsteps coming from the chimney
- Santa's hat
- Candy cane weapon
500
Name the 8 roots words we have done so far AND their meanings
aud - to hear
struct - to build
form - shape
auto - self
bio - life
gen - origin
mal - bad
bene - good