Ethos Logos Pathos Card Sort

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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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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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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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Example of Ethos:

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A professional critic stating their expertise to validate their opinion on a restaurant.

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Example of Logos:

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Citing studies that show the benefits of reading for at least twenty minutes a day.

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Example of Pathos:

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A personal story that evokes sympathy to persuade someone to support a cause.

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How does Ethos enhance an argument?

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By establishing the speaker's credibility, Ethos makes the argument more persuasive.

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How does Logos enhance an argument?

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By providing logical reasoning and evidence, Logos strengthens the argument's validity.

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How does Pathos enhance an argument?

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By appealing to the audience's emotions, Pathos can create a strong connection and motivate action.

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What is the importance of using Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in writing?

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Using all three appeals can create a more balanced and persuasive argument.