Ethos, Pathos, & Logos of Public Speaking Flashcards

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Credibility

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ETHOS

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used as a means of convincing an audience via the authority or credibility of the persuader, be it a notable or experienced figure in the field or even a popular celebrity.

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ETHOS

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3
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Sometimes called an appeal to ethics

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ETHOS

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4
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DELIVERY: Coherence (body language and voice are coherent with the specific content)

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PATHOS

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CONTENT

  • Stories
  • Positive and negative emotions like frustration, anger, love, or respect
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PATHOS

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6
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Trustworthiness or authority

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ETHOS

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7
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Persuasion: Trust & Authority

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ETHOS

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8
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Ethics/ Credibility

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ETHOS

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9
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As a dentist, I see this problem a lot. I recommend using a sensitive toothpaste.

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ETHOS

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10
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“As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.”

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ETHOS

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He knows his dinosaur fossils; he has been a leading paleontology researcher for 20 years.

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ETHOS

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12
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As a three-time Olympic gold medalist, I can assure you that this energy drink will improve your fitness and stamina.

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ETHOS

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Emotion
Persuasion: Emotion and Beliefs
Emotional impact
Personal connection

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PATHOS

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a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response to an impassioned plea or a convincing story.

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PATHOS

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15
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Appeal to emotion

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PATHOS

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16
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DELIVERY

  • Eye contact
  • Body Language
  • Vocal variety
  • Poise
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ETHOS

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17
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CONTENT
Personal anecdotes (Why me?)
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ETHOS

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18
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CONTENT

Client Testimonials

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ETHOS

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19
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CONTENT

Success stories

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ETHOS

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20
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CONTENT

Track record

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ETHOS

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21
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CONTENT

Titles

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ETHOS

22
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If we don’t adopt the puppy, he may never find a home!

One bag of chips can bring the whole family together.

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PATHOS

23
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“I’m not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town.”

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PATHOS

24
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“If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?”

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PATHOS

25
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If you decide not to come for Thanksgiving, it would break your grandmother’s heart.

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PATHOS

26
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Logic

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LOGOS

27
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A way of persuading an audience with reason, using facts and figures.

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LOGOS

28
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Appeal to logic

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LOGOS

29
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CONTENT

Arguments

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LOGOS

30
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CONTENT

Benefits

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LOGOS

31
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CONTENT

Facts

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LOGOS

32
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CONTENT

Figures

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LOGOS

33
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CONTENT

Data

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LOGOS

34
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CONTENT

Numbers

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LOGOS

35
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CONTENT

Statistics

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LOGOS

36
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CONTENT

Scientific Research

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LOGOS

37
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CONTENT

Processes

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LOGOS

38
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CONTENT

Product characteristics

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LOGOS

39
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Facts, statistics, case studies, scientific evidence

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LOGOS

40
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Persuasion: Logic & Reasoning

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LOGOS

41
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People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don’t, so we should eat chocolate every day.

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LOGOS

42
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“The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas.”

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LOGOS

43
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99% of the doctors recommend this toothpaste.

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LOGOS

44
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“More than one hundred peer-reviewed studies have been conducted over the past decade, and none of them suggests that this is an effective treatment for hair loss.”

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LOGOS

45
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“History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

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LOGOS

46
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This method of persuasion requires a credible authority to convince the audience.

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ethos

47
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Method of persuasion that appeals to EMOTIONS and FEELINGS

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pathos

48
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Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.

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logos

49
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Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data and facts.

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logos

50
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Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch…

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pathos

51
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“Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!” – Michael Jordan

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ethos

52
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The Center for Disease Control advises everyone to get a flu vaccination.

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ethos