Three Proofs Of Persuasion Of Rhetoric

There are three proofs of persuasion which can be identified as ethos, pathos, and logos. Each proof contributes in their own way to the study of rhetoric. The first proof is ethos which is relevant to the study of rhetoric because a speaker will provide their audience with credibility of the source they are using. This is important so the audience knows the information is coming from a reliable source. The second proof is pathos. Pathos is relevant to rhetoric because it’s a way for the speaker to grab the audience’s attention while speaking. The speaker would do so by speaking with a lot of emotion. This proof is important for the speaker because they will pull their audience into the speech. The last proof is logos, which is relevant

to rhetoric because logos is the logic the speaker has about the topic. This proof is similar to ethos in the way of the audience knowing the speaker has information and reasoning behind the topic and isn't persuading the audience with nonsense.
The word ‘ethics’ is derived from ethos, therefore ethos can be defined as persuading the audience with the author’s credibility. An example of this is giving a speech in front of your classmates about climate change and providing evidence from a scientist who went to Stanford. The primary source states “one must look for how the trustworthiness of character or perspective is conveyed in ethos”. The word pathos in Greek means “suffering” and “experience”, therefore the word pathos can be defined as the emotional appeal in one’s speech. An example of this would be grabbing your audience’s attention by speaking with a lot of emotion to describe your speech. The primary source states “how the speaking uses moods and emotions in pathos”. Lastly, the word logos comes from the Greek meaning “the inward thought that is expressed”, therefore logos can be defined as speaking with logic. An example of logos would be to persuade your audience with reasoning and information behind the topic you are speaking about. The primary source states “how the speaking is specifically worded and composed in logos”. Each of these proofs is relevant to the study of rhetoric because they are each a different way to approach your audience while speaking, and to persuade them.
The primary source states that the means of persuasion of ethos, is the speaker and the time and location of ethos, takes place in the future.

An example that is used in the source is “one must look for how the trustworthiness of character or perspective is conveyed in ethos” which can be explained deeper into how the audience can trust the speaker with their sources for the topic being discussed. When the primary source says pathos is “how the speaking uses moods and emotions” that can be further explained by how the speaker engages with the audience. If a speaker is very monotone or doesn't seem to care about the topic, the audience will not be persuaded or want to listen to the speaker. Lastly, the primary source says logos is “how the speaking is specifically worded and composed” which can be looked into further by how the speaker is using their words to speak to the audience, especially if talking to different types of people because one wants to be able to persuade everyone.  When my brothers and I were younger, we really wanted a dog, and would constantly beg our parents. We used the proof of logos to provide them with logic and reasoning of why our family should own a dog. Of course, we did our research and found “44% of American households own a pet dog”. We provided them with things such as “we are such an active family our dog would love to play outside with us” and “obviously we would help feed and take care of our new dog”. To our surprise, my brothers and I use of logos helped us get a pet dog. The proof of logos was at work while my brothers and I were asking for a dog because we provided logic of how many households own pet dogs, and reasoning as to how we would

help.