Rhetoric Review (Ethos-Pathos-Logos)

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to ethics and credibility. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotions. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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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.

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Give an example of Ethos in a speech.

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A lawyer stating their years of experience and successful cases to gain the jury's trust.

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Give an example of Pathos in advertising.

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An ad showing a sad puppy in a shelter to evoke sympathy and encourage adoption.

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Give an example of Logos in a debate.

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Citing studies that show a decrease in crime rates after implementing a new law.

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How does Ethos differ from Pathos?

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

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos provides logical reasoning and evidence to back up claims.

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What rhetorical device is used in the statement: 'You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity.'?

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This statement uses Pathos to appeal to the audience's emotions.

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What rhetorical device is used in the statement: 'Research compiled by scientists suggests that a moon colony is possible.'?

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This statement uses Logos to present logical evidence.