Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Types of Audiences
Vocabulary
Mystery
100

“ you should buy these game-winning cleats, take it from me 7-time Superbowl champion Tom Brady!”

Ethos 

100

This audience disagrees with you and requires respectful counterarguments to win them over.

Opposed Audience

100

speaking in a way that convinces people to do or believe something (she used _____________ to encourage students to recycle more)

Persuasive Speaking 

100

Aristotle identified these three appeals as the main forms of persuasion.

Pathos, Ethos, & Logos

200

“Studies show that meow meow catnip is 35% more efficient than other brands”

Logos

200

This audience doesn’t care much about your topic, so you must make it relevant to their lives.

Indifferent Audience

200

a statement that limits or clarifies what you're saying (the commercial included _________ about possible side effects)

Disclaimer

200

This audience doesn’t really care and must be shown why the topic matters to them.

Indifferent

300

“ My family will have to go hungry another day is you don't donate to our gofundme”

Pathos

300

This type of audience hasn’t made up their mind yet and needs convincing evidence to decide.

Uncommitted Audience

300

Having the skill to do something well. (The nurse showed great ________ in caring for patients)

Compentcy 

300

An argument that appeals to a listener’s sense of fairness and justice.

Ethos

400

According to this Scientificly Backed Article, 8 hours of sleep is the most healthy for Teens

Logos

400

This audience already agrees with your position and needs encouragement to take action.

Supportive Audience

400

people who must listen even if they don’t have to (the comedian had a _________ who laughed at every joke)

Captive Audience

400

This audience hasn’t made up their mind and can be swayed with strong evidence

Uncommitted 

500

A company featuring testimonials from experts or celebrities is relying on..

Ethos

500

When addressing this type of audience, the challenge is not persuasion but motivating them toward concrete action.

Supportive Audience

500

Aware or mindful. (He was_______of the risks before signing the form)

Cognizant

500

Pleasant to taste or accept. (The soup was more _____ after adding spices.)

Palatable