The key to successful public speaking is recognizing pathos, logos, ethos, and rhetorical appeals, according to Aristotle in his book, "The Art of Rhetoric." This ancient Greek philosopher the principles of persuasion---pathos or emotional appeals, logos or logic, and ethos---one's ethics, character, and values. To change the audience's behavior, the debater must use all appeals--emotion, logic, and values, moral behavior or ethics.


Anita W.
06/22/25
Anita W.
06/17/25