Summary of Ethos Pathos and Logos

Ethos: When appealing to Ethos, there are three strategies to use to include it in your writing. First, you want to establish that you have good judgment. In other words, you want to identify a problem that readers agree with. Next, you want to convey to readers that you are knowledgeable. Do some research on the subject you are talking about. If you know what you are talking about, you will already sound knowledgeable. Finally, you need to show that you understand the complexity of a given issue. In other words, know that any issue can be understood in more than just one way. These strategies should help when you are trying to include ethos in a specific paper.

Pathos: Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that appeals to emotions. When appealing to pathos you want to show that you know what your readers value, use illustrations and examples that appeal to the readers emotions, and consider how your tone may affect your audience. First, show that you know your readers value. Find a common ground for your audience. share your values, and then think about what your audience thinks. Next, use illustrations and examples that appeal to readers emotions. Find examples that impact your readers best. Lastly, consider how your tone may affect your audience. For example, if a subject is clear to you, don't expect it to be clear to others. Try to refrain from using words like 'obviously,' or something to put off your readers.

Logos: The final rhetorical appeal is logos. When using logos you will again  need to follow three different strategies. You need to state the premises of your argument, use credible evidence, and demonstrate that the conclusion follows from the premises. When stating the premises of your argument, you are basically trying to persuade your reader to agree with your argument. You also want to use credible evidence. In other words, make sure your evidence is convincing, and you are using actual facts. The last step to appealing to logos is to demonstrate that the conclusion follows from the premises. Make sure you use the right words, and that your evidence matches the overall argument of your paper. Following these steps is a sure way to ensure the use of logos in your papers.