Ethos - Pathos - Logos

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What is Ethos?

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

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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 the 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 the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Who is considered the father of rhetoric?

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Aristotle is considered the father of rhetoric, having extensively studied and written about persuasive speaking and writing.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Ethos in a persuasive argument.

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An example of Ethos is a doctor giving a speech about health, using their medical credentials to establish credibility.

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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 persuasive argument.

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An example of Pathos is a charity advertisement showing images of suffering animals to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.

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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 persuasive argument.

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An example of Logos is a politician presenting statistics on unemployment rates to argue for a new job creation policy.

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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 an argument?

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The purpose of using Ethos is to build trust and credibility with the audience, making them more likely to accept the argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the purpose of using Pathos in an argument?

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The purpose of using Pathos is to connect with the audience emotionally, making them feel invested in the argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the purpose of using Logos in an argument?

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The purpose of using Logos is to appeal to the audience's logical reasoning, providing clear evidence to support the argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5