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 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 sympathy, anger, 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 influence persuasion?

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Ethos influences persuasion by establishing the speaker's credibility, 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 persuasion?

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Pathos influences persuasion by connecting with the audience's emotions, making them more likely to feel compelled to act.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Logos influence persuasion?

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Logos influences persuasion by providing logical reasoning and evidence, making the argument more convincing.

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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 celebrity endorsement, like Tiger Woods endorsing Nike, which leverages his 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 advertising.

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An example of Pathos in advertising is a commercial showing a happy family enjoying a product, evoking feelings of joy and togetherness.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos in advertising.

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An example of Logos in advertising is a claim that a product can wash 32 loads of laundry, supported by factual information.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What role does Ethos play in public speaking?

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In public speaking, Ethos 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