Ethos/Logos/Pathos Review

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What is Ethos in persuasive techniques?

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Ethos is an appeal to trustworthiness and credibility, often established by the speaker's character or authority.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Logos in persuasive techniques?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Pathos in persuasive techniques?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotions, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Ethos influence an audience's perception?

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Ethos influences an audience's perception by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their message.

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What role do statistics play in Logos?

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Statistics provide concrete evidence that supports logical arguments, making the message more persuasive and credible.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Can you give an example of Pathos in advertising?

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An example of Pathos in advertising is a commercial that shows a happy family enjoying a product, evoking feelings of happiness and nostalgia.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the difference between Ethos and Pathos?

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Ethos focuses on credibility and trustworthiness, while Pathos focuses on emotional appeal to persuade the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Why is it important to understand these persuasive techniques?

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Understanding these techniques helps individuals critically analyze messages and arguments in media, advertising, and everyday communication.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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How can Logos be misused in persuasive arguments?

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Logos can be misused through misleading statistics, cherry-picking data, or presenting false information as facts.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of Ethos in a celebrity endorsement?

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An example of Ethos in a celebrity endorsement is a famous athlete promoting a sports drink, leveraging their credibility and success to influence consumers.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5