Rhetorical Appeals Worksheet

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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 pity, fear, or happiness.

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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 Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility and ethics. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness to persuade the audience.

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Example of Pathos in advertising?

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A commercial showing a happy family enjoying a product, aiming to evoke feelings of joy and warmth.

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Example of Logos in an argument?

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"Studies show that 90% of people who exercise regularly report feeling happier." This uses statistical evidence to support a claim.

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Example of Ethos in a speech?

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A doctor discussing health issues, leveraging their medical expertise to gain the audience's trust.

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How does Pathos influence decision-making?

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Pathos can sway an audience's emotions, leading them to make decisions based on feelings rather than logic.

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How does Logos enhance an argument?

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Logos strengthens an argument by providing clear, logical reasoning and evidence that supports the claim.

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How does Ethos build trust with an audience?

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Ethos builds trust by demonstrating the speaker's qualifications, experience, and moral character.

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What role does emotion play in Pathos?

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Emotion plays a central role in Pathos, as it seeks to connect with the audience on a personal level to influence their thoughts and actions.