Ethos, Pathos, Logos 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 Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

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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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Example of Ethos in a statement.

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"Mr. Jones has delivered packages on time for the last year with no exceptions. I know he will be a great addition to our delivery service."

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Example of Pathos in a statement.

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"Please donate to my cousin. She is going through her third round of chemotherapy and the medical bills are piling up."

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Example of Logos in a statement.

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"You should not play football because it is statistically the most dangerous sport in terms of injuries."

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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 a connection to the issue or person.

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How does Ethos build trust?

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Ethos builds trust by demonstrating the speaker's credibility, experience, and moral character.

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos supports an argument by providing logical reasoning, facts, and evidence that can be verified.

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What is the purpose of using Ethos in persuasive writing?

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The purpose of using Ethos is to convince the audience of the writer's credibility and reliability.