Ethos Pathos Logos

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What is ethos?

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

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What is pathos?

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

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What is logos?

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

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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 emotion.

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What does logos appeal to?

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Logos appeals to logic.

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Give an example of ethos in a persuasive argument.

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"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment for your health."

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Give an example of pathos in a persuasive argument.

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"Imagine the joy of seeing your child smile again after this treatment."

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Give an example of logos in a persuasive argument.

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"Studies show that 90% of patients improved after using this medication."

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How can ethos enhance a persuasive argument?

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By establishing the speaker's credibility, ethos can make the argument more convincing.