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:

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"I served in the Marines for ten years. I know what it means to go to war, and I can be trusted to lead the military because of my experience."

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Example of Pathos:

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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:

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"Exercise has been proven to cause better heart health, so if you are looking to increase your overall health, add exercise to your routine."

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How does Ethos enhance an argument?

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Ethos enhances an argument by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their message.

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How does Pathos influence decision-making?

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Pathos influences decision-making by appealing to the audience's emotions, which can lead to a stronger connection and a greater likelihood of persuasion.

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos supports an argument by providing logical reasoning and evidence, making the argument more convincing and rational.

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Statistics show that at waters rise to these heights at least once every twenty years."

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Logos