Definitions Part I
Speaking to convince others to agree with you
Persuasive Speaking
Staying calm under pressure
Composure
Being real and honest
Sincerity
Appealing to trust and character
Ethos
People who already agree with the speaker
Supportive Audience
Proof of qualifications or education
Credentials
What people believe about someone
Reputation
Using emotions to persuade
Pathos
People who are not sure how they feel
Uncommitted Audience
Having the needed skills and knowledge
Competency
Being honest and having strong values
Integrity
Using logic and facts to persuade
Logos
Being fair and showing no favoritism
Unbiased
Evidence that shows something is true
Proof
Wanting others to succeed and be happy
Goodwill
Is this Prompt Pathos, Ethos, or Logos?Why Should We Help Kids Get School Supplies? – about how some students don’t have basic supplies like notebooks or backpacks, and encourage readers to donate to school supply drives.
Pathos
People who must stay and listen
Captive Audience
People who disagree with the speaker
Opposed Audience
Not interested or caring about the topic
Indifferent Audience
Pathos, Ethos, or Logos? Should Schools Ban Social Media? – Argue whether schools should limit social media use, using evidence from experts like teachers, psychologists, or child development specialists.
Ethos