Ethos, Logos, Pathos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a method of persuasion that relies on the credibility or character of the speaker or writer. It aims to convince the audience of the trustworthiness of the source.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a method of persuasion that uses logical reasoning, facts, statistics, and data to convince the audience.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a method of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to evoke feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness.

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Give an example of Ethos.

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An example of Ethos is a famous athlete endorsing a product, like Michael Jordan promoting Air Jordans.

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Give an example of Logos.

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An example of Logos is stating that '25% of car accidents are caused by cell phone use' to argue against texting while driving.

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Give an example of Pathos.

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An example of Pathos is a charity advertisement showing images of starving children to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

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What are the three Greek appeals?

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The three Greek appeals are Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

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How does Ethos build trust?

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Ethos builds trust by demonstrating the speaker's expertise, experience, or moral character, making the audience more likely to believe them.

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How can Logos be used in an argument?

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Logos can be used in an argument by presenting clear, logical evidence and reasoning to support a claim.

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How does Pathos influence decision-making?

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Pathos influences decision-making by appealing to the audience's emotions, which can lead them to act based on feelings rather than logic.