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 happiness.

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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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How does Ethos function in persuasive writing?

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Ethos functions by establishing the credibility of the author or speaker, 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 connecting with their emotions, making them more likely to respond to 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, facts, and evidence that can be analyzed and verified.

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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 persuasive argument.

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An example of Ethos is a doctor giving health advice, as their medical credentials establish trust.

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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 persuasive argument.

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An example of Pathos is a charity advertisement showing images of suffering animals 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 persuasive argument.

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An example of Logos is using statistics to show that students who read daily perform better on tests.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the importance of Ethos in public speaking?

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Ethos is important in public speaking because it helps the speaker gain the audience's trust, making them more receptive to the message.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5