ethos pathos logos

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the trustworthiness of 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 the audience by eliciting 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 rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade.

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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 feel sympathy, anger, happiness, or other feelings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of ethos in advertising.

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An example of ethos in advertising is a commercial featuring a doctor endorsing a health product, establishing credibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of pathos in a speech.

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An example of pathos in a speech is a charity appeal that shares a personal story of someone in need to evoke compassion.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What type of appeal is used in the statement 'Juice Box, now 100% all natural'?

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This statement uses logos, as it presents a factual claim about the product.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What type of evidence is commonly used in logos?

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Logos commonly uses statistics, research, data, and factual information as evidence.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the primary goal of using ethos in persuasion?

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The primary goal of using ethos is to establish the speaker's credibility and gain the audience's trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can logos be identified in an argument?

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Logos can be identified in an argument by the presence of logical reasoning, facts, and data supporting the claims.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5