Question

Match the definitions with the terms.

the categories of the three main persuasive devices: ethos, logos, and pathos as defined by Aristotle in his essay, Rhetoric

to convince by referring to an important or well-known person

to convince by causing an emotional reaction

the idea or basis for making a certain conclusion

to convince by using logic or reason

the argument or main idea; also, the thesis statement in an essay
choices
pathos
ethos
logos
claim premise
prehistorical appeals

Answer 1

Here are the definitions matched with the correct terms:

1. **To convince by referring to an important or well-known person** - **ethos**
2. **To convince by causing an emotional reaction** - **pathos**
3. **The idea or basis for making a certain conclusion** - **premise**
4. **To convince by using logic or reason** - **logos**
5. **The argument or main idea; also, the thesis statement in an essay** - **claim**

The term "prehistorical appeals" doesn't seem to fit the definitions you've provided.