Unpacked Thoughts

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a practical activity focused on identifying and understanding the use of pathos in various statements, which are likely drawn from advertising or similar persuasive messages. Students are asked to read each statement and then identify the specific emotion that is being targeted by the message. After pinpointing the emotion, they need to explain how the statement utilizes pathos to evoke that particular emotional response. The exercise includes a variety of scenarios, each aiming to connect with the audience on an emotional level in different contexts.

The purpose of this worksheet is to teach students about the concept of pathos, one of the three modes of persuasion, which relies on evoking an emotional response from the audience. By analyzing these messages, students learn how emotions are used to influence people’s decisions and behaviors. They gain insights into the techniques used to appeal to feelings such as love, fear, pride, or aspiration. This activity not only enhances students’ analytical skills in discerning emotional appeals but also increases their awareness of how such tactics might affect them in real-world situations.