Identifying Logos, Ethos, Pathos Examples 1-15

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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, sympathy, or anger.

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Example of Pathos in a statement?

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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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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 Logos in a statement?

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"Reading books each day is beneficial and all students should read for at least twenty minutes each day. Studies have shown that students who read this amount score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests."

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility and ethics. It establishes the speaker's authority and trustworthiness.

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Example of Ethos in a statement?

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"I know that you have many choices when you are looking for a nanny. I hope you consider the time I worked in childcare and my reputation as a nanny."

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How does Pathos affect decision-making?

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Pathos can influence decision-making by appealing to the audience's emotions, making them more likely to support a cause or take action.

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How does Logos strengthen an argument?

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

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How does Ethos build trust with an audience?

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Ethos builds trust by demonstrating the speaker's qualifications, experience, and moral character, making the audience more likely to believe them.

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What is an example of using Ethos in a persuasive essay?

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"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that vaccinations are safe and effective."