Ethos - Pathos - Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a method of persuasion that relies on the credibility and authority of the speaker or source. It aims to convince the audience by establishing trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a method of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions. It seeks to evoke feelings such as sympathy, anger, or happiness to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a method of persuasion that uses logical reasoning and evidence to convince the audience. It relies on facts, statistics, and logical arguments.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Ethos function in persuasion?

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Ethos functions by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their message.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Pathos function in persuasion?

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Pathos functions by connecting with the audience's emotions, making them feel a certain way that influences their decision-making.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Logos function in persuasion?

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Logos functions by presenting logical arguments and evidence, appealing to the audience's rationality and intellect.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An advertisement featuring a doctor endorsing a health product uses Ethos by leveraging the doctor's credibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Pathos in advertising.

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An advertisement showing a sad animal in a shelter appeals to Pathos by evoking feelings of compassion and a desire to help.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos in advertising.

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An advertisement that presents statistics about the effectiveness of a product uses Logos to appeal to logical reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the importance of Ethos in persuasive writing?

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Ethos is important in persuasive writing because it helps establish the writer's credibility, making the argument more convincing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5