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Let’s go through each situation one by one. For each, I’ll write a persuasive sentence using ethos (credibility/trust), pathos (emotion), or logos (logic/facts) — and sometimes more than one. Then I’ll label which technique(s) I used.
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1. The principal has cancelled the prom. You are trying to persuade him/her to reconsider his/her decision.
> “Principal, as someone who always supports student growth and happiness, you know how much this event means to us — it’s not just a party, it’s our last chance to make memories together before graduation. Canceling it would hurt morale and take away something we’ve all worked hard toward.”
Technique(s) used: Ethos (appealing to their role as supporter of students), Pathos (emotional appeal about memories and hurt feelings)
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2. You are attempting to convince your parents to buy you a pet rabbit.
> “Rabbits are quiet, clean, and don’t need walks like dogs — plus, taking care of one will teach me responsibility. I promise to feed it, clean its cage, and even save up my allowance to help pay for supplies.”
Technique(s) used: Logos (facts about rabbits being low-maintenance), Ethos (promising responsibility)
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3. You are trying to persuade your aunt to set up a Facebook account.
> “Auntie, everyone in the family is on Facebook — you’d be able to see photos of cousins’ kids, join group chats, and never miss a birthday again. It’s free, easy to use, and Grandma already posted 50 pictures last week!”
Technique(s) used: Pathos (fear of missing out, connection with family), Logos (it’s free and easy, evidence of activity)
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4. Your sister is on a strict diet, but you are trying to persuade her to try one of your freshly baked cookies.
> “Just one tiny bite won’t ruin your progress — and honestly, these cookies were made with love. Remember when we were little and you said my baking was the best? This is still that same recipe… and I saved the chocolate chip ones just for you.”
Technique(s) used: Pathos (nostalgia, emotional connection), Ethos (trust based on past experience)
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5. It is a rainy day; you are trying to persuade your friend to go for a run with you.
> “Rainy runs are actually awesome — fewer people outside, cooler temps, and you feel like a hero afterward. Plus, science says exercise boosts mood, so we’ll both feel happier after. Let’s grab rain jackets and give it a shot!”
Technique(s) used: Logos (science fact about mood), Pathos (feeling like a hero, shared adventure)
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6. Your mother wants you to go grocery shopping with her and you are trying to persuade her that it’s not a good idea.
> “Mom, I have a big test tomorrow and I really need to study. If I go now, I might not finish reviewing — and you know how important grades are to me. Can I help you make a list instead, or go with you Saturday?”
Technique(s) used: Ethos (showing responsibility toward school), Logos (logical reason: test prep needed)
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7. Your teacher wants you to handwrite your essay but you want to type it; try to persuade him/her to let you type it.
> “I type faster and can edit more easily, which helps me produce better work. Also, typing reduces spelling errors and lets me focus on content. Many colleges expect typed essays — practicing now will help me later.”
Technique(s) used: Logos (efficiency, accuracy, future benefit), Ethos (showing maturity and preparation)
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8. You are trying to convince your classmates to each donate $5 to a charity which rescues abandoned animals.
> “Imagine a scared dog shivering in the rain — your $5 could give it food, shelter, and a second chance. We’re only talking about skipping one snack, but together, we could save dozens of lives. Who’s with me?”
Technique(s) used: Pathos (emotional image of suffering animal), Logos (small cost, big impact when combined)
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Final Answer:
1. “Principal, as someone who always supports student growth and happiness, you know how much this event means to us — it’s not just a party, it’s our last chance to make memories together before graduation. Canceling it would hurt morale and take away something we’ve all worked hard toward.”
→ Technique(s): Ethos, Pathos
2. “Rabbits are quiet, clean, and don’t need walks like dogs — plus, taking care of one will teach me responsibility. I promise to feed it, clean its cage, and even save up my allowance to help pay for supplies.”
→ Technique(s): Logos, Ethos
3. “Auntie, everyone in the family is on Facebook — you’d be able to see photos of cousins’ kids, join group chats, and never miss a birthday again. It’s free, easy to use, and Grandma already posted 50 pictures last week!”
→ Technique(s): Pathos, Logos
4. “Just one tiny bite won’t ruin your progress — and honestly, these cookies were made with love. Remember when we were little and you said my baking was the best? This is still that same recipe… and I saved the chocolate chip ones just for you.”
→ Technique(s): Pathos, Ethos
5. “Rainy runs are actually awesome — fewer people outside, cooler temps, and you feel like a hero afterward. Plus, science says exercise boosts mood, so we’ll both feel happier after. Let’s grab rain jackets and give it a shot!”
→ Technique(s): Logos, Pathos
6. “Mom, I have a big test tomorrow and I really need to study. If I go now, I might not finish reviewing — and you know how important grades are to me. Can I help you make a list instead, or go with you Saturday?”
→ Technique(s): Ethos, Logos
7. “I type faster and can edit more easily, which helps me produce better work. Also, typing reduces spelling errors and lets me focus on content. Many colleges expect typed essays — practicing now will help me later.”
→ Technique(s): Logos, Ethos
8. “Imagine a scared dog shivering in the rain — your $5 could give it food, shelter, and a second chance. We’re only talking about skipping one snack, but together, we could save dozens of lives. Who’s with me?”
→ Technique(s): Pathos, Logos
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1. The principal has cancelled the prom. You are trying to persuade him/her to reconsider his/her decision.
> “Principal, as someone who always supports student growth and happiness, you know how much this event means to us — it’s not just a party, it’s our last chance to make memories together before graduation. Canceling it would hurt morale and take away something we’ve all worked hard toward.”
Technique(s) used: Ethos (appealing to their role as supporter of students), Pathos (emotional appeal about memories and hurt feelings)
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2. You are attempting to convince your parents to buy you a pet rabbit.
> “Rabbits are quiet, clean, and don’t need walks like dogs — plus, taking care of one will teach me responsibility. I promise to feed it, clean its cage, and even save up my allowance to help pay for supplies.”
Technique(s) used: Logos (facts about rabbits being low-maintenance), Ethos (promising responsibility)
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3. You are trying to persuade your aunt to set up a Facebook account.
> “Auntie, everyone in the family is on Facebook — you’d be able to see photos of cousins’ kids, join group chats, and never miss a birthday again. It’s free, easy to use, and Grandma already posted 50 pictures last week!”
Technique(s) used: Pathos (fear of missing out, connection with family), Logos (it’s free and easy, evidence of activity)
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4. Your sister is on a strict diet, but you are trying to persuade her to try one of your freshly baked cookies.
> “Just one tiny bite won’t ruin your progress — and honestly, these cookies were made with love. Remember when we were little and you said my baking was the best? This is still that same recipe… and I saved the chocolate chip ones just for you.”
Technique(s) used: Pathos (nostalgia, emotional connection), Ethos (trust based on past experience)
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5. It is a rainy day; you are trying to persuade your friend to go for a run with you.
> “Rainy runs are actually awesome — fewer people outside, cooler temps, and you feel like a hero afterward. Plus, science says exercise boosts mood, so we’ll both feel happier after. Let’s grab rain jackets and give it a shot!”
Technique(s) used: Logos (science fact about mood), Pathos (feeling like a hero, shared adventure)
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6. Your mother wants you to go grocery shopping with her and you are trying to persuade her that it’s not a good idea.
> “Mom, I have a big test tomorrow and I really need to study. If I go now, I might not finish reviewing — and you know how important grades are to me. Can I help you make a list instead, or go with you Saturday?”
Technique(s) used: Ethos (showing responsibility toward school), Logos (logical reason: test prep needed)
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7. Your teacher wants you to handwrite your essay but you want to type it; try to persuade him/her to let you type it.
> “I type faster and can edit more easily, which helps me produce better work. Also, typing reduces spelling errors and lets me focus on content. Many colleges expect typed essays — practicing now will help me later.”
Technique(s) used: Logos (efficiency, accuracy, future benefit), Ethos (showing maturity and preparation)
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8. You are trying to convince your classmates to each donate $5 to a charity which rescues abandoned animals.
> “Imagine a scared dog shivering in the rain — your $5 could give it food, shelter, and a second chance. We’re only talking about skipping one snack, but together, we could save dozens of lives. Who’s with me?”
Technique(s) used: Pathos (emotional image of suffering animal), Logos (small cost, big impact when combined)
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Final Answer:
1. “Principal, as someone who always supports student growth and happiness, you know how much this event means to us — it’s not just a party, it’s our last chance to make memories together before graduation. Canceling it would hurt morale and take away something we’ve all worked hard toward.”
→ Technique(s): Ethos, Pathos
2. “Rabbits are quiet, clean, and don’t need walks like dogs — plus, taking care of one will teach me responsibility. I promise to feed it, clean its cage, and even save up my allowance to help pay for supplies.”
→ Technique(s): Logos, Ethos
3. “Auntie, everyone in the family is on Facebook — you’d be able to see photos of cousins’ kids, join group chats, and never miss a birthday again. It’s free, easy to use, and Grandma already posted 50 pictures last week!”
→ Technique(s): Pathos, Logos
4. “Just one tiny bite won’t ruin your progress — and honestly, these cookies were made with love. Remember when we were little and you said my baking was the best? This is still that same recipe… and I saved the chocolate chip ones just for you.”
→ Technique(s): Pathos, Ethos
5. “Rainy runs are actually awesome — fewer people outside, cooler temps, and you feel like a hero afterward. Plus, science says exercise boosts mood, so we’ll both feel happier after. Let’s grab rain jackets and give it a shot!”
→ Technique(s): Logos, Pathos
6. “Mom, I have a big test tomorrow and I really need to study. If I go now, I might not finish reviewing — and you know how important grades are to me. Can I help you make a list instead, or go with you Saturday?”
→ Technique(s): Ethos, Logos
7. “I type faster and can edit more easily, which helps me produce better work. Also, typing reduces spelling errors and lets me focus on content. Many colleges expect typed essays — practicing now will help me later.”
→ Technique(s): Logos, Ethos
8. “Imagine a scared dog shivering in the rain — your $5 could give it food, shelter, and a second chance. We’re only talking about skipping one snack, but together, we could save dozens of lives. Who’s with me?”
→ Technique(s): Pathos, Logos
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ethos pathos and logos worksheet.
