ETHOS, LOGOS, PATHOS
Greek Roots
Three basic strategies …………
EthosLogos
Pathos
Persuade Readers
Ethos…Ethics/trustworthy
Person to believe.
Logos…LogicConvincing facts, statistics, and
information
What is the message?
Pathos…Emotions
Pathos…Emotions
Good Argument:
Ethos ethical and trustworthy
Logos logical reasoning
Pathos emotional appeal