Ethos, Logos, Pathos 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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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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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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Example of Ethos:

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A speaker mentions their years of experience in a field to establish credibility.

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Example of Logos:

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A writer uses data and statistics to support their argument.

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Example of Pathos:

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A charity organization shares a touching story to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

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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 their message.

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How does Logos enhance persuasion?

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Logos enhances persuasion by providing logical reasoning and evidence, making the argument more convincing.

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How does Pathos affect the audience?

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Pathos affects the audience by appealing to their emotions, which can lead to a stronger connection to the message.

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Identify Ethos in a statement: 'Doctors recommend this medicine.'

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This statement uses ethos by referencing the authority of doctors to build trust.