Argumentation and Persuasion -- Argumentative Appeal

Question 1

Pathos

Answer 1

Appeals to audiences emotions

Question 2

What are the best tools of pathos?

Answer 2

Connotative language, manipulation of tone, and figurative language

Question 3

How strong is pathos?

Answer 3

The weakest form of proof but often necessary for the audience

Question 4

Examples of pathos

Answer 4

Abandoned dog commercials

Question 5

Logos

Answer 5

Appeal to readers reason/logic/intelligence

Question 6

What are the tools of logos?

Answer 6

Statistics, authority, facts

Question 7

How strong is logos?

Answer 7

Strongest form of proof but often not very interesting or compelling

Question 8

Example of logos

Answer 8

Working on your essay thats due in 3 days instead of playing “breath of the wild” for 6 hours

Question 9

Ethos

Answer 9

Appeal based on credibility of author

Question 10

Tools of ethos?

Answer 10

Image, integrity, expertise, honesty, knowledge, character

Question 11

Example of ethos

Answer 11

Following the advice of your family physicians advice because she’s worked with you and your family for over a decade