Ethos Pathos Logos

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What are ethos, pathos, and logos?

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Ethos, pathos, and logos are three persuasive appeals used in arguments. Ethos appeals to credibility and trust, pathos appeals to emotions, and logos appeals to logic and reason.

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Why do we use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade an audience?

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Using all 3 helps to reach a wider audience, build a strong argument, and makes it easier to convince others to agree with you.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a persuasive appeal that focuses on the credibility and character of the speaker or writer.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a persuasive appeal that aims to evoke emotions in the audience.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a persuasive appeal that uses logic, facts, and reasoning to convince the audience.

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What does ethos appeal to?

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Ethos appeals to trust.

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What does pathos appeal to?

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Pathos appeals to emotions.

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What does logos appeal to?

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Logos appeals to logic and reason.

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Give an example of ethos in a persuasive argument.

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An example of ethos is: 'You know me - I've taught Sunday School at your church for years, babysat your children, and served as a playground director for many summers - so you know I can run your preschool.'

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What are the three persuasive appeals?

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The three persuasive appeals are ethos, pathos, and logos.