Ethos - Pathos - Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an 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 an appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as sympathy, anger, 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 an appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Ethos influence an argument?

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Ethos influences an argument by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their message.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Pathos affect the audience's response?

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Pathos affects the audience's response by tapping into their emotions, which can lead to a stronger connection and a more persuasive argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What role does Logos play in persuasive writing?

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Logos plays a crucial role in persuasive writing by providing logical reasoning and evidence to support claims, making the argument more convincing.

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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 example of Ethos in advertising is a commercial featuring a doctor endorsing a health product, leveraging their medical expertise 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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An example of Pathos in a speech is a charity appeal that shares a personal story of someone in need, aiming to evoke compassion from the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos in a debate.

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An example of Logos in a debate is presenting statistical data to support a claim, such as citing research findings to argue for a policy change.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos together creates a well-rounded argument that appeals to credibility, emotion, and logic, making it more persuasive.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5