Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

Rhetorical Appeals and Devices

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English

8th Grade

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1.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal that focuses on logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade an audience.

2.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that aims to evoke emotions in the audience to persuade them.

3.

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that establishes the credibility and ethical character of the speaker.

4.

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What is the difference between logos and pathos?

Back

Logos appeals to logic and reasoning, while pathos targets the audience's emotions.

5.

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When is pathos more effective than logos?

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Pathos is more effective when the audience is emotionally invested or empathetic towards a particular issue.

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How can logos strengthen an argument?

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Logos strengthens an argument by providing logical reasoning, facts, statistics, and expert opinions to support claims.

7.

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What is an example of using pathos in persuasive writing?

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An example of using pathos is sharing a personal story that evokes sympathy to persuade the audience.

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