AF Review 1-6 & Rhetoric

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, used to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, anger, or joy.

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, used to persuade an audience through facts, statistics, and logical arguments.

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How does Napoleon attempt to silence Snowball during speeches?

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Napoleon teaches the sheep to bleat '4 legs good, 2 legs bad' during Snowball's speeches to drown him out.

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What role do the pigs play in Animal Farm?

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The pigs are the leaders of the farm because they are considered the smartest animals.

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What is the significance of the phrase '4 legs good, 2 legs bad'?

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This phrase simplifies the animals' ideology and serves as a propaganda tool to promote unity among the animals against humans.

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What is the purpose of rhetoric in communication?

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The purpose of rhetoric is to persuade, inform, or motivate an audience through effective use of language.

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What are the three main rhetorical appeals?

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The three main rhetorical appeals are ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic).

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How can ethos enhance an argument?

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Ethos enhances an argument by establishing the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness, making the audience more likely to accept their message.

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What is an example of pathos in literature?

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An example of pathos in literature is a scene that evokes deep sadness, such as a character's tragic loss, to connect emotionally with the reader.

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Why is it important to understand the audience in rhetoric?

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Understanding the audience is crucial in rhetoric because it allows the speaker to tailor their message and appeals to resonate with the audience's values and beliefs.