Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Logical Fallacies
Writing & Research
Viktor Frankl
Los Medanos
100

This rhetorical appeal relies on credibility and trustworthiness.

What is ethos?

100

Attacking the person rather than the argument.

What is ad hominem?

100

The statement that presents the central claim of an essay.

What is the thesis?

100

This mixed-genre memoir describes Frankl's experiences in concentration camps.

What is Man's Search for Meaning?

100

This campus location offers tutoring both online and in-person.

What is the Center for Academic Support?
200

This appeal targets the audience's emotions.

What is pathos?

200

"Everyone is doing it, so it must be right."

What is the bandwagon?

200

A credible source that supports your argument.

What is evidence, data, or backing?

200

Frankl developed this therapeutic approach, which emphasizes finding meaning and purpose in life.

What is logotherapy?

200

This LMC campus sits across from Pioneer Park.

What is the Brentwood Center?

300

This appeal uses logic, evidence, and reasoning.

What is logos?

300

Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack.

What is the straw man?

300

The section of an essay where you address opposing viewpoints.

What is the counterargument?

300

Frankl developed his theories for this purpose.

What is healing?

300

If you need extra groceries or clothes, you can stop by this campus resource.

What is the LMC Marketplace?

400

When doctor in a commercial says a toothpaste is the best, the ad is using this rhetorical strategy.

What is ethos?

400

Claiming one small action will lead to disaster.

What is the slippery slope?

400

The citation style commonly used in English courses.

What is MLA?

400

Frankl argues that even in extreme hardship, humans still have this. 

What is the freedom to respond or the freedom to choose one's attitude?

400

Graduation in May 2026 will happen at the first time in this location.

What is the Concord Pavilion?

500

When a charity ad shows sad puppies to encourage donations, it is using this rhetorical strategy.

What is pathos?

500

Presenting only two choices when more exist.

What is the false dilemma?

500

An opinion essay published in newspapers.

What is an op-ed?

500

According to Frankl, meaning can be discovered through work, love, and this unavoidable human experience.

What is suffering or pain?

500

This former English professor is the current president of Los Medanos College. 

Who is Dr. Pamela Ralston?