Question

2.
A commercial criticizing oil drilling shows images of oil-soaked birds and sea otters that are suffering. This commercial is using

*pathos.
ethos.
logos.






3.
A commercial for a toothbrush tells you that two out of three dentists prefer a certain brand. This commercial is using

pathos.
ethos.
*logos.






4.
A letter from your favorite charity tells you that renewing your previous year’s donation is the right thing to do. This letter is relying on

pathos.
*ethos.
logos.






5.
An online advertisement for a video game shows bright, flashing colors and intense action sequences. This advertisement is using

*pathos.
ethos.
logos.

Thank You.

Answer 1

I agree with your answers for 2 and 5. Please check the articles below and rethink 3 and 4.

http://courses.durhamtech.edu/perkins/aris.html

http://pathosethoslogos.com/

Answer 2

I know you think 3 is ethos and 4 is logos - I am just not positive myself - I will look into the websites...Thank you

Answer 3

Yes, I think that 3 is ethos, but 4 is pathos. However, this is a matter of interpretation. Please check your book, too.

Answer 4

ok - I will but you just put 4 as pathos and I thought you were thinking logos...?

Answer 5

The fact that you donated last year has nothing to do with whether you donate this year. However this argument is a common ploy, appealing to the reader's emotions and sense of guilt.

Answer 6

I checked these websites out but I felt #3 was based on credibility which is gained through evident sources being the dentists..thanks for your help..I appreciate it...#3 and #4 were originally right...just so you know..:)

Answer 7

at least on our quiz they were - I think it is a play with words sometimes...

Answer 8

Sorry I steered you wrong. Your best source of information for tests and quizzes is your teacher and your text book.

Answer 9

it's ok - that's what you're here for to give us your opinion - and I appreciate your time...

Answer 10

you were right i got a five outta five thanks cuzzo