Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that focuses on the credibility, character, and trustworthiness of the speaker or writer. It establishes authority and reliability.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that evokes emotions in the audience. It aims to persuade by appealing to feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal that uses logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade the audience. It includes facts, statistics, and logical arguments.

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Example of Ethos in a statement.

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"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

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Example of Pathos in a statement.

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"Imagine the joy of a child receiving a new toy on Christmas morning."

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Example of Logos in a statement.

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"The study shows that 90% of participants improved their health after following this diet plan."

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What types of evidence support Logos?

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Facts, research, surveys, statistics, charts, diagrams, definitions, and examples.

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What types of evidence support Ethos?

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Trustworthiness, including the author’s background, qualifications, authority, and reputation.

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How does Ethos differ from Pathos?

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Ethos appeals to credibility and trust, while Pathos appeals to emotions and feelings.

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How does Logos differ from Ethos?

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Logos relies on logical reasoning and evidence, while Ethos focuses on the speaker's credibility.