Ethos Logos Pathos Practice

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes trust and authority in the speaker or source.

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What is logos?

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

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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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 their message.

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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.

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How does pathos function in persuasion?

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Pathos functions by appealing to the audience's emotions, aiming to create a connection or provoke a response.

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Give an example of ethos in a persuasive argument.

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An example of ethos is a doctor recommending a vaccine based on their medical expertise.

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Give an example of logos in a persuasive argument.

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An example of logos is using statistics to show that vaccination reduces flu cases by 50%.

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Give an example of pathos in a persuasive argument.

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An example of pathos is sharing a personal story about a loved one affected by the flu to evoke sympathy.

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What role does credibility play in ethos?

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Credibility in ethos is crucial as it determines whether the audience will trust the speaker's message.