Ethos - Pathos - Logos
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Ethos?
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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness to persuade the audience.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Pathos?
Back
Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Logos?
Back
Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Ethos function in persuasion?
Back
Ethos functions by convincing the audience that the speaker is credible and knowledgeable, making them more likely to accept the argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Pathos function in persuasion?
Back
Pathos functions by appealing to the audience's emotions, such as fear, happiness, or sadness, to influence their response.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Logos function in persuasion?
Back
Logos functions by presenting logical arguments and evidence, helping the audience to understand and accept the reasoning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of Ethos in advertising.
Back
An advertisement featuring a doctor endorsing a health product uses Ethos, as the doctor's credibility influences the audience's trust.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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