Rhetorical Appeals

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to ethics. It establishes character.

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What is logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic. It persuades by showing a reasonable argument.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion. It persuades by evoking feelings.

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What are the three rhetorical appeals?

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The three rhetorical appeals are ethos, pathos, and logos.

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How does ethos establish credibility?

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Ethos establishes credibility by demonstrating the speaker's character and trustworthiness.

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How does pathos influence an audience?

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Pathos influences an audience by appealing to their emotions, making them feel sympathy, anger, or joy.

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What is 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.

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What is an example of pathos in a speech?

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An example of pathos in a speech is a speaker sharing a personal story of struggle to evoke empathy.

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What is an example of logos in an argument?

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An example of logos in an argument is using statistics to support a claim.

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Why is it important to use all three rhetorical appeals?

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Using all three rhetorical appeals makes an argument more persuasive and well-rounded.