Rhetoric Review (Ethos-Pathos-Logos)

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What is Ethos in rhetoric?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes trust and authority in the speaker or writer.

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What is Pathos in rhetoric?

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

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What is Logos in rhetoric?

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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 Ethos: 'Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!' - Michael Jordan. What type of rhetoric is this?

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Ethos, as it relies on Michael Jordan's credibility as a basketball player.

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Example of Logos: 'Research compiled by scientists and analysts from NASA suggests that a moon colony is possible.' What type of rhetoric is this?

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Logos, as it uses scientific research and logical reasoning.

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Example of Pathos: 'You will never be satisfied in life if you don’t seize this opportunity.' What type of rhetoric is this?

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Pathos, as it appeals to the audience's emotions and desires.

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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 establish the speaker's credibility and gain the audience's trust.

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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 and persuade them through feelings.

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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 provide logical reasoning and evidence to support an argument.

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How can Ethos be established in writing?

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Ethos can be established by demonstrating knowledge, experience, and ethical character in the subject matter.