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What are the three rhetorical appeals used in persuasive writing?

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Ethos, Pathos, Logos.

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Define Ethos in the context of persuasive writing.

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer, establishing trust and authority.

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Define Pathos in the context of persuasive writing.

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Pathos refers to the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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Define Logos in the context of persuasive writing.

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Logos refers to the logical appeal, using reasoning and evidence to persuade an audience.

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What type of appeal is used when a speaker cites their qualifications or expertise?

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Ethos.

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What type of appeal is used when a speaker tries to evoke an emotional response from the audience?

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Pathos.

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What type of appeal is used when a speaker presents facts and statistics to support their argument?

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Logos.

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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A toothpaste brand claims that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend their product.

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Give an example of Pathos in a charity advertisement.

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An advertisement shows images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

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Give an example of Logos in a political argument.

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A politician presents data showing a decrease in crime rates due to a specific policy.