Ethos, Logos, Pathos
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Ethos?
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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness on a subject.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Logos?
Back
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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Pathos?
Back
Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of Ethos: 'As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results.' What does this illustrate?
Back
This illustrates Ethos, as the speaker is establishing credibility based on their profession.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of Logos: 'Every day, tuberculosis kills 5,000 people. The global incidence rate of tuberculosis is rising; therefore, we need to commit more resources to finding a more effective cure.' What does this illustrate?
Back
This illustrates Logos, as it uses statistics and logical reasoning to make a case.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of Pathos: 'The lifelong pain and anguish experienced by children of abusive and neglectful parents can never be erased.' What does this illustrate?
Back
This illustrates Pathos, as it appeals to the audience's emotions.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary purpose of using Ethos in persuasion?
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The primary purpose 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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