Ethos, Pathos, Logos 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 writer.

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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 rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Ethos in a statement.

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"As a professional restaurant critic for over twenty years, I can assure you: the new restaurant is the best in the city."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Pathos in a statement.

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"This family lost everything in the fire. Please donate today to help restore their lives."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Logos in a statement.

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"Studies have shown that students who read for at least twenty minutes each day score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Ethos enhance an argument?

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Ethos enhances an argument by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust their message.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Pathos influence an audience?

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Pathos influences an audience by appealing to their emotions, making them more likely to connect with the message on a personal level.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos supports an argument by providing logical reasoning and evidence, making the argument more convincing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Dentists all over the country recommend this toothbrush."

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Ethos, as it relies on the authority of dentists.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5