
Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Defined
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 50 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define logos, pathos, and ethos and explain how they are used in persuasive writing.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:03
Rhetorical devices and appeals | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, and understanding its tools allows you to craft and analyze effective arguments.
- 2
Rhetorical devices like similes, metaphors, and hyperbole are figures of speech that make meaning through comparison or overstatement.
- 3
The three rhetorical appeals are logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos (authority).
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Define logos, pathos, and ethos in your own words. Give a brief example of how each could be used in an argument.”
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