Ethos, Pathos, Logos TEST - Mrs. Johnson

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What is Ethos?

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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?

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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 happiness.

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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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Give an example of Ethos.

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An example of Ethos is a doctor giving health advice, as they have the expertise and credibility in the medical field.

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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 encourage people to adopt pets.

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Give an example of Logos.

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An example of Logos is stating that 70% of students improved their grades after attending tutoring sessions.

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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 behavior in the subject matter.

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How can Pathos be used effectively in speeches?

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Pathos can be used effectively by sharing personal stories or emotional anecdotes that resonate with the audience.

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How can Logos strengthen an argument?

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Logos strengthens an argument by providing clear evidence, logical reasoning, and factual data to support claims.

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What is the importance of Ethos in persuasive writing?

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Ethos is important because it builds trust with the audience, making them more likely to accept the argument.