Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.9-10.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Ethos?

Back

Ethos is a rhetorical device that establishes credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer. It appeals to the audience's sense of ethics and morals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Pathos?

Back

Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions. It aims to evoke feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness to persuade.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Logos?

Back

Logos is a rhetorical device that uses logic, reasoning, and factual evidence to persuade the audience. It appeals to the audience's rationality.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Ethos function in an argument?

Back

Ethos functions by demonstrating the speaker's credibility, authority, or expertise on the subject, making the argument more persuasive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Pathos function in an argument?

Back

Pathos functions by connecting with the audience's emotions, making them feel a certain way that supports the argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Logos function in an argument?

Back

Logos functions by providing logical reasoning, statistics, and factual evidence to support the argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of Ethos in advertising?

Back

An advertisement featuring a doctor recommending a specific medicine to establish trust and credibility.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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