Persuasive Speech

Persuasive Speech

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Ethos appeals to:

  • Intelligence

  • Virtue

  • Morals

  • Perception of trustworthiness


Pathos appeals to:

  • Emotions and feelings

  • Biases and prejudices

  • Senses

  • Motivations

Logos utilizes:

  • Evidence

  • Testimony

  • Statistics and Data

  • Universal truths


Ethos in Action

Pathos in Action

Logos in Action

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Thank you to Katherine Docimo and Kristy Littlehale and StoryBoardThat

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Databases and Digital Resources

The Points of View Reference Center is an excellent resource to use when conducting research for an argumentative essay. It provides opposing argument ideas for a variety of subjects

MLA End of Paper Checklist

MLA End-of-Paper Checklist