Ethos Pathos Logos
Ethos Pathos Logos
Ethos Pathos Logos
Ethos:
Ethos is dened as credibility, which is essentially like saying that you should believe me because of who I am; in this case, believe me because I am your teacher. Ethos in writing is developed by what you say (if you act like an authority on a subject) or because you have the proof, reputation, or status to support your stance.
Pathos:
The author evokes feelings in the audience through what is written. This approach is usually considered to be inferior by academics because it lacks the means to back up information, but it is an extremely powerful rhetorical device. Stylistic choices, such as emphasis or repetition of words or ideas, can also lead to increased pathos.
Logos:
This is the traditional academic type of argument used, since it is aimed at your sense of reason. A writer cannot have effective logos if the argument exhibits fallacies or lack of knowledge about the prompt. While using logos, a writer cites facts, gures, and reason.