What is Ethos?
Rhetorical Appeals 1

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that focuses on the credibility and ethical character of the speaker or writer. It aims to persuade the audience by establishing trust and authority.
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What is Pathos?
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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that seeks to persuade an audience by eliciting emotions. It connects with the audience's feelings to create a strong emotional response.
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What is Logos?
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Logos is a rhetorical appeal that uses logic and reasoning to persuade an audience. It relies on facts, statistics, and logical arguments.
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What is the purpose of rhetorical appeals?
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Rhetorical appeals are used to persuade an audience by appealing to their emotions (Pathos), credibility (Ethos), or logic (Logos).
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Give an example of Ethos in a speech.
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A speaker might say, 'As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective.' This establishes credibility.
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Give an example of Pathos in advertising.
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An advertisement shows a sad puppy in a shelter, appealing to the audience's emotions to encourage them to adopt pets.
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Give an example of Logos in an argument.
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A politician might state, 'Studies show that 70% of voters support this policy, indicating its popularity and effectiveness.' This uses logical reasoning.
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