Ethos Pathos Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical device that establishes credibility or trustworthiness of 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, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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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 device that refers to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Rhetoric?

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Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, using various techniques to convince an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the purpose of Ethos in persuasion?

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The purpose of Ethos is to build trust and credibility with the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can Pathos be used in writing?

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Pathos can be used in writing by incorporating emotional stories, vivid imagery, or passionate language to connect with the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of Logos in an argument?

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An example of Logos is using statistics or logical reasoning to support a claim, such as citing research findings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Can a speaker use multiple rhetorical appeals?

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Yes, a speaker can use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos together to strengthen their argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is one goal of persuasion?

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One goal of persuasion is to change another person's point of view.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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What is a common technique used in Ethos?

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A common technique in Ethos is to highlight the speaker's qualifications or experience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5