Ethos Pathos Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a method of persuasion that relies on the credibility and authority of the speaker or source. It aims to convince the audience by establishing trust.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a method of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions. It seeks to evoke feelings to persuade them.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a method of persuasion that uses logical reasoning and factual evidence to convince the audience.

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Example of Ethos:

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"Doctors say this will help you live longer." This statement uses the authority of doctors to persuade.

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Example of Pathos:

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"Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch!" This statement appeals to the audience's emotions.

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"It is a fact that more than half of all smokers can’t quit." This statement uses factual evidence to persuade.

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How does Ethos differ from Pathos?

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Ethos focuses on credibility and trust, while Pathos focuses on emotional appeal.

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How does Ethos differ from Logos?

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Ethos relies on the authority of the speaker, while Logos relies on logical reasoning and facts.

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How does Pathos differ from Logos?

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Pathos appeals to emotions, while Logos appeals to logic and reason.

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Why is Ethos important in persuasion?

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Ethos is important because it establishes trust and credibility, making the audience more likely to accept the argument.