Blog 5

Although ethos is of great importance when conducting an argument, it is not the only appeal needed to create a successful argument. The true importance lies within the ability to accurately balance ethos, pathos and logos. Ethos is the most widely disputed of the three, and can have a huge effect on an argument - however, without logos and pathos, there is no support for the author's argument. Chapter 6 in ARCS focused on the importance of ethos and how it can affect an argument. Even an author with a great amount of experience in conducting arguments with ethos can stumble in the area if they do not provide enough hard evidence, or make the argument relevant to the audience through the use of logos and pathos. A lot of attention is paid to ethos, however it is not solely responsible for creating an effective and powerful argument.