Ethos
This is who the author quotes to show credibility about Sherpa working conditions.
Sherpas themselves
The description of Sherpas carrying loads while climbers pay thousands appeals to this emotion.
Anger or injustice
The author points out that climbers pay tens of thousands of dollars for expeditions, while Sherpas earn only a fraction. What logical argument is this showing?
The economic inequality between climbers and Sherpas.
The author writes this article mainly to do what?
To inform readers of the value of Sherpa lives and critique how they are overlooked.
One theme of the article is that human dignity should not be what?
Overlooked or sacrificed for money/adventure.
The author references this specific incident to highlight the risks of Sherpa work.
The Everest avalanche of 2014
The avalanche killing 16 Sherpas appeals to this strong emotion.
Grief and sadness
The author uses historical patterns of Sherpa deaths to make what point?
That their lives are constantly undervalued compared to adventure tourism.
True or False: The author’s purpose is only to entertain.
False. It is to inform and persuade.
Finish the theme: “No amount of money can equal the worth of ______.”
A human life
Ethos is about trust. What gives the author credibility when writing about Sherpas?
He researched, included facts, and highlighted lived experiences of Sherpas.
The author contrasts Sherpas’ low wages with climbers’ wealth. What emotion does this spark?
Give one specific statistic or logical comparison from the text.
(Student answers with any factual stat from the text—teacher confirms.)
The author wants Western readers to rethink what?
Their assumptions about Everest and who pays the real price.
The author’s message about Western climbers is that they often value what over Sherpa lives?
Adventure, achievement, or status.
True or False: The author uses Western climbers’ voices as the main authority in the article.
False. Sherpas’ lives and perspectives are centered.
Pathos helps the audience see Sherpas as what—rather than just workers?
When the article compares the costs of Western climbers’ gear and comforts to Sherpas’ wages, what larger idea is supported by logic?
Western privilege relies on the Sherpas' sacrifice
The author focuses on Sherpas rather than famous climbers. What does this choice reveal about his purpose?
To shift the spotlight from Western achievement to the overlooked value and sacrifices of Sherpas.
The article asks readers to reflect on what is truly valued in society. What bigger message does this send about how we treat human life versus achievement?
That human dignity and life are more important than fame, adventure, or personal glory.
Name one rhetorical choice that builds credibility and respect for Sherpas.
Sharing their deaths, pay rates, or comparison to Western climbers’ safety.
Why is pathos especially powerful in persuading readers about the value of Sherpa lives?
Because emotions make readers connect personally and care about the issue, beyond facts alone.
Logos appeals often make the reader think critically. What bigger truth does the evidence in the article ask us to reason about?
That human lives should not be reduced to profit margins or adventure tourism.
Identify one rhetorical strategy (ethos, pathos, logos) that strengthens the author’s purpose.
(Student answers with a strategy and explains.)
Connect one theme from the text to a modern issue
ex: labor rights, wealth inequality
(Student response; teacher decides correctness if connected clearly.)