Ethos Pathos Logos Flashcard

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character. It refers to the trustworthiness or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings such as sympathy, anger, or happiness.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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What does Ethos focus on in persuasive writing?

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Ethos focuses on the writer's or speaker's reputation and credibility.

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How does Pathos affect an audience?

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Pathos affects an audience by appealing to their emotions, making them feel connected to the message.

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What type of evidence is often used in Logos?

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Logos often uses facts, statistics, and logical reasoning as evidence.

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An example of Ethos in advertising is a dentist recommending a specific toothpaste brand.

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Give an example of Pathos in a speech.

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An example of Pathos in a speech is a charity organization sharing a story about a person in need to evoke sympathy.

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Give an example of Logos in a presentation.

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An example of Logos in a presentation is using charts and graphs to show data supporting a product's effectiveness.

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What is the Greek meaning of Pathos?

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The Greek word for Pathos means 'suffering' or 'experience'.