📚 Topic Summary
In AP English, logos refers to the appeal to logic and reason in persuasive writing. It involves using evidence, facts, statistics, and logical reasoning to support your claims and convince your audience. Mastering logos requires understanding how to construct valid arguments and effectively present evidence to strengthen your position. This worksheet provides exercises to help you practice identifying and utilizing logos in your own writing and analysis.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Premise |
a. A statement that can be proven true or false with evidence. |
| 2. Evidence |
b. The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence. |
| 3. Logic |
c. A statement assumed to be true that serves as the basis for an argument. |
| 4. Fact |
d. Reasoning conducted or assessed according to principles of validity. |
| 5. Inference |
e. Information used to support a claim. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the following words: reasoning, logos, evidence, argument, logic.
The use of __________, also known as __________, is crucial in constructing a strong __________. It relies on __________ and __________ to persuade the audience.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Provide an example of how you might use statistical __________ in an argument about the benefits of school choice.