Ethos, Pathos, Logos Flashcard

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Ethos, pathos and logos are _____________ words

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Greek

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Ethos, pathos, logos represent the modes of

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persuasion

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What rhetorical appeal is demonstrated by emphasizing experience, commitment, and cooperation in a statement?

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Ethos (Credibility)

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Ethos is an appeal to ethics; it is a means of convincing the audience of the character or credibility of the persuader.

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True

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What rhetorical appeal is used in the argument: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: as evidence in this case we have the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery. We also have video of the suspect breaking in. The case could not be more obviously open and shut." Options: Ethos (Credibility), Logos (Logic), Pathos (Emotion)

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Logos (Logic)

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The following is an example of: » I have been married for 58 years and I can tell you that he will not be a good husband to you.

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ethos

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What rhetorical appeal is used in the statement: "I'm not just invested in this community - I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town."? Options: Ethos (Credibility), Pathos (Emotion), Logos (Logic)

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Pathos (Emotion)

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If your audience believe you to be a qualified, authoritative figure, or an expert in a subject, they are more likely to be persuaded by your argument.

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True

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The following is an example of: ______ You have been poorly treated. You have been taken advantage of. Now is the time to take action.

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pathos

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This advertisement is an example of...
Options: Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), Logos (logic)

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Pathos (emotion)