Rhetorical Appeals Review

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cause someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

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persuade

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What are rhetorical appeals?

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They are also known as ethos, pathos, and logos. They are qualities of an argument that make it persuasive. They appeal to credibility, emotions, and logic.

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Combining ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive writing:

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Strengthens the overall argument.

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Pathos

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An appeal made to an audience's emotions

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to credibility

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic

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Why is ethos important in persuasive writing?

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It establishes the credibility of the writer.

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Which rhetorical appeal is best suited for a scientific audience?

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Logos

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What rhetorical appeal is this? "If we don't adopt the puppy, he may never find a home!"

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Pathos

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What rhetorical appeal is this? "People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don't, so we should eat chocolate every day!"

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Logos