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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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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 and accept their message.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Pathos influence an argument?

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Pathos influences an argument by appealing to the audience's emotions, which can motivate them to take action or change their beliefs.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Logos influence an argument?

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Logos influences an argument by providing logical reasoning and evidence, which helps the audience understand and accept the argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An advertisement featuring a well-known doctor endorsing a health product uses Ethos to build trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Pathos in a speech.

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A speech that tells a heartfelt story about overcoming adversity to inspire others uses Pathos to connect emotionally.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Logos in a debate.

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A debate that presents statistical data to support a claim uses Logos to appeal to logic.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the purpose of using Ethos in writing?

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The purpose of using Ethos in writing is to establish the author's credibility and persuade the audience to trust their viewpoint.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5