Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

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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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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. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness.

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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 appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An advertisement featuring a well-known doctor endorsing a medicine uses Ethos to build trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Pathos in a speech.

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A speaker sharing a personal story about overcoming hardship to inspire others uses Pathos to connect emotionally.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos in an argument.

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A debate that includes statistics about climate change to support the need for environmental policies uses Logos.

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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 including vivid descriptions and emotional language to engage the reader's feelings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can Ethos enhance a persuasive essay?

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Ethos enhances a persuasive essay by establishing the writer's credibility, making the argument more convincing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What role does Logos play in scientific research?

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Logos plays a crucial role in scientific research by providing logical reasoning and evidence to support hypotheses.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Identify a situation where Pathos might be more effective than Logos.

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In a charity campaign, Pathos might be more effective as it appeals to people's emotions to encourage donations.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5