Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Worksheet by Bradley Thompson | TPT - Free Printable

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✔ Task: Classifying Examples of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

You’re asked to read each passage below and decide whether it’s using ethos, pathos, or logos.

Here’s how to think about each appeal:

- Ethos = Appeal to credibility or character. The writer/speaker tries to establish trustworthiness or authority.
- Pathos = Appeal to emotion. The writer/speaker tries to evoke feelings (pity, fear, joy, anger, etc.) to persuade.
- Logos = Appeal to logic or reason. The writer/speaker uses facts, statistics, logical arguments, or evidence.

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📝 Let’s classify each example:

#### 1. “When an SGA (Student Government Association) representative for the University of Georgia is elected, he or she must have at least a 3.0 GPA. This requirement ensures that only students who are serious about their academics can represent their peers.”

→ Logos
*Why?* It uses a specific rule (minimum GPA) as logical reasoning to justify why only academically serious students should be representatives.

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#### 2. “As Black & School Night, Mr. Smith usually reports to his parents that he has been doing well in math class. He also regularly sends them emails with updates on his grades and behavior. Mr. Smith wants his parents to feel proud of him.”

→ Ethos
*Why?* Mr. Smith is building credibility and trust with his parents by showing responsibility and keeping them informed — establishing himself as a reliable, conscientious student.

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#### 3. “The principal says that if students don’t start behaving better, they will have to attend Saturday school. He says he doesn’t want to do this, but he will if necessary.”

→ Pathos
*Why?* The threat of Saturday school is meant to evoke fear or discomfort in students, encouraging them to behave out of emotional response (fear of punishment).

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#### 4. “A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Education found that students who participate in extracurricular activities are more likely to graduate high school and go on to college.”

→ Logos
*Why?* It cites a study — factual, data-based evidence — to support a claim. That’s classic logical appeal.

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#### 5. “To discourage his students from driving drunk, Mr. Smith had his students drink from the same bottle that he had just poured into a glass. He then showed them how much alcohol was still left in the bottle after one drink.”

→ Pathos
*Why?* While there’s a visual demonstration, the goal is to shock or scare students emotionally — making them *feel* the danger of drinking. It’s designed to trigger fear or realization, not just present dry facts.

*(Note: Some might argue this is logos because it’s a demonstration — but since the purpose is emotional impact — "look how much alcohol remains!" — pathos fits best.)*

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#### 6. “The school requires all students to wear uniforms so that no one should have to worry about what to wear to school each day.”

→ Logos
*Why?* It presents a practical, rational reason (reducing daily stress over clothing choices) to justify the policy.

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#### 7. “Mr. Smith invites a Holocaust survivor to speak at the freshman class assembly. The survivor talks about losing her family and being forced to live in hiding during the war.”

→ Pathos
*Why?* The story is deeply emotional — intended to move students, create empathy, and perhaps inspire moral reflection or action.

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#### 8. “Students use letters to write essays and speeches. Style is chosen for the audience and purpose. Students must consider how to adapt their language to fit the situation.”

→ Logos
*Why?* This is explaining a principle of communication — adapting style based on audience and purpose — which is a logical, instructional point.

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✔ Final Answers:

1. Logos
2. Ethos
3. Pathos
4. Logos
5. Pathos
6. Logos
7. Pathos
8. Logos

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💡 Tip for Future Problems:

When classifying ethos/pathos/logos:
- Ask: Is this trying to make me *believe* the speaker is trustworthy? → Ethos
- Is this trying to make me *feel* something? → Pathos
- Is this trying to make me *think* logically or accept evidence? → Logos

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