Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer, establishing trust and authority.

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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 an appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting 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 an appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Ethos in a statement?

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"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Pathos in a statement?

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"Imagine the joy of a child receiving a new toy on Christmas morning."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Logos in a statement?

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"The case could not be more open and shut; we have fingerprints, a lack of an alibi, and video evidence."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does Ethos appeal to?

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Ethos appeals to the audience's perception of the speaker's credibility and moral character.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does Pathos appeal to?

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Pathos 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 does Logos appeal to?

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Logos appeals to logical reasoning and factual evidence.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Identify the appeal: "The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."

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Ethos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5