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 writer to convince the audience.

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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 and feelings.

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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, facts, statistics, and data to convince the audience.

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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 sad animals in shelters to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos in a debate.

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Using statistics to show that 70% of people support a specific policy to argue for its implementation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Ethos in a speech.

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A doctor speaking about health issues, leveraging their medical expertise to gain trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What type of appeal is used when a charity says, 'Just $1 a day can save a life'?

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Pathos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What type of appeal is used when a politician cites economic data to support their argument?

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Logos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Why is Ethos important in persuasion?

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Ethos establishes trust and credibility, making the audience more likely to accept the argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can Pathos be effectively used in writing?

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By incorporating emotional stories or vivid imagery that resonate with the audience's feelings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5