Part I. Ethos, Logos, Pathos
Directions: Match the correct word with the appropriate definition. Write a number on the line.
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PATHOS_____
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LOGOS_____
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ETHOS_____
1.) Persuasive technique that appeals to the intellect
2.) Persuasive technique that appeals to the emotions
3.) Persuasive technique that appeals to one’s sense of morality.
Directions: Read the following excerpt, and identify the different sections as either appealing to Pathos, Ethos, or Logos. Write a number on the line beside pathos, ethos, or logos; explain your reasoning.
PASSAGE:
It’s necessary to raise taxes because everyone should have a free education.
1.) Think about the child who has the potential to be a scientist, lawyer, or perhaps, the president. Think about the little boy or girl who, instead of pursuing his or her dreams, ends up in a web of negative behaviors because he or she didn’t have access to the same education as wealthy
Sally and Billy. 2.) Every person has a responsibility to look out for the needs of others.
We are our brother’s keeper. We must stand up against injustice wherever we see it. We must fight against injustice in the classroom, and injustice in city hall. We must be a people united for a common cause; the education of our little ones.
3.) How many of you have gotten to where you are because another person has paved the way for you to pursue your goals and aspirations? All of our efforts have been built on the backs of others. Since none of us were able to do anything on our own, we need to provide that assistance to others, not just the privileged of society, but to all people. Yes, higher taxes mean more money out of your pockets and pocketbooks; this is true. However, think of it not as a liability, but as an investment.
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Directions : Should the government pass the law that states that a male can be fined (be made to pay money) if he wears his jeans below his waist in public? This law says that a guy can actually get a ticket for wearing his jeans below his waist, thus exposing his underwear.
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Do you agree or disagree with this law? Write a persuasive argument using pathos, ethos, and logos to prove your point. Underline the part of the argument that appeals to ethos. Put parentheses ( ) around the part of the argument that appeals to (pathos). Put quotes “ “ around the part of the argument that appeals to “logos”.
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Part II. Julius Caesar
1.
Why does Cassius want to assassinate Caesar?
2.
Who does he try to convince to assist him? Why?
3.
Who offers Caesar a crown three times on Lupercal?
4.
Find an example of each of the following appeals in Cassius’ speech to
Brutus: a.
Ethos b.
Pathos c.
Logos
5.
What is the most important thing to Brutus (according to what he says)?
6.
Brutus uses an extended metaphor in his soliloquy. What does he compare
Caesar to?
7.
He uses the logical fallacy of slippery slope to convince himself to join the conspirators. What does he say will happen if Caesar isn’t assassinated?
8.
Which appeal (ethos, logos, or pathos) does he use most in his soliloquy?
Provide an example.
9.
A soothsayer gives Caesar some advice. What is it?
10.
When the conspirators assassinate Caesar , he is surprised Brutus helped them. What famous line does he say?
11.
What is Brutus’ biggest claim in his funeral speech?
12.
Which appeal do you think he uses most effectively? Why?
13.
When Antony repeatedly says, “Brutus says he was ambitious, and Brutus is an honourable man,” what tone is he using?

14.
Provide two examples of Antony using pathos.
15.
Provide an example of Antony using logos.
16.
Who do the Romans find more convincing? Why do you think that is?
17.
How does Brutus die?
18.
What happens to Mark Antony?
19.
What is the biggest mistake Brutus makes in the play?
20.
What does Mark Antony say when he finds Brutus’ body?