Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a method of persuasion that appeals to the credibility or character of the speaker or writer.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a method of persuasion that appeals to the emotions and feelings of the audience.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a method of persuasion that appeals to logic and reason.

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Give an example of Ethos.

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An example of Ethos is a dentist recommending a specific toothpaste because of their professional expertise.

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Give an example of Pathos.

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An example of Pathos is a commercial showing sad animals in shelters to evoke sympathy and encourage adoption.

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Give an example of Logos.

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An example of Logos is stating that 90% of people who exercise regularly report better health.

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What type of appeal is used when a celebrity endorses a product?

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Ethos.

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What type of appeal is used when statistics are presented to support an argument?

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Logos.

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What type of appeal is used when a speaker tells a personal story to connect with the audience?

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Pathos.

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How does Ethos build trust with the audience?

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Ethos builds trust by demonstrating the speaker's credibility, expertise, and moral character.