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 to convince the audience.

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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 method of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions and 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 method of persuasion that uses logical reasoning, facts, statistics, and data to convince the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Ethos.

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An example of Ethos is a professional golfer like Tiger Woods endorsing Nike, leveraging his credibility.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Pathos.

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An example of Pathos is a charity advertisement that shows images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos.

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An example of Logos is stating that a 32oz bottle of Tide can wash 32 loads of laundry, using a factual claim.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Ethos differ from Pathos?

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos supports an argument by providing logical reasoning and factual evidence.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What role does credibility play in Ethos?

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Credibility in Ethos is crucial as it establishes trust and authority, making the argument more persuasive.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Why is emotional appeal important in Pathos?

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Emotional appeal in Pathos is important because it can motivate the audience to take action based on their feelings.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5