Ethos Pathos Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the author's or speaker's trustworthiness and authority on a subject.

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What is Pathos?

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

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What is Logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An example of Ethos is a celebrity endorsement, like Tiger Woods endorsing Nike, which relies on the golfer's credibility.

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How does Pathos function in persuasive writing?

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Pathos functions by connecting with the audience's emotions, making them feel a certain way to influence their opinions or actions.

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What is a common use of Logos in arguments?

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Logos is commonly used in arguments by presenting data, facts, or logical reasoning, such as '100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful'.

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What role does a speaker's reputation play in Ethos?

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A speaker's reputation is crucial in Ethos as it determines how much the audience trusts and believes in the speaker's message.

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What is the Greek origin of the word Pathos?

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The Greek word for Pathos means 'suffering' or 'experience', highlighting its emotional appeal.

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How can Logos be identified in a statement?

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Logos can be identified in a statement by the presence of logical reasoning, facts, or statistics that support an argument.

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What is the difference between Ethos and Pathos?

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Ethos appeals to credibility and character, while Pathos appeals to emotions and feelings.