Ethos Pathos Logos Flashcard

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What are ethos, pathos, and logos?

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Ethos, pathos, and logos are three persuasive appeals used in rhetoric.

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Which of the following is an appeal to ethos? A statement like 'As a lawyer with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective.'; A statement like 'As a teacher with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective.'; A statement like 'As a chef with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective.'; A statement like 'As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective.'

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A statement like 'As a doctor with 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective.'

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Which of the following is an appeal to pathos? A commercial that shows a starving child in need of donations. A scientific article that explains the process of photosynthesis. A comedy sketch that uses humor to make a point. A political speech that presents statistical data on the economy.

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A commercial that shows a starving child in need of donations.

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Which of the following is an appeal to logos? Options: Using emotional language and personal anecdotes., Presenting statistics, citing expert opinions, and using logical reasoning., Appealing to the audience's sense of morality., Using rhetorical questions and metaphors.

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Presenting statistics, citing expert opinions, and using logical reasoning.

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What is ethos?

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Credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer

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What is pathos?

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Quality in art or literature that evokes pity, sadness, or sympathy

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What is logos?

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A Greek word meaning 'word' or 'reason'.

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Which of the following is an example of ethos? A doctor providing medical advice based on their expertise. A student citing credible sources in a research paper. A celebrity endorsing a product. A politician making promises during a campaign.

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A doctor providing medical advice based on their expertise.

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Which of the following is an example of pathos?
Options: A documentary that presents facts and evidence., A horror movie that evokes feelings of fear and terror., A heartwarming story that evokes feelings of sympathy or compassion., A comedy that evokes feelings of laughter and amusement.

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A heartwarming story that evokes feelings of sympathy or compassion.

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Which of the following is an example of logos?
- Using emotional language to persuade
- Appealing to the credibility of an expert
- Using personal anecdotes to make a point
- Presenting statistical data to support an argument

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Presenting statistical data to support an argument