Ethos, Pathos, & Logos Practice 3

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the speaker's or writer's authority and trustworthiness on a subject.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, 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 the audience.

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Example of Ethos:

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A doctor giving advice on health issues, establishing credibility due to their medical training.

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Example of Pathos:

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A commercial showing sad animals in shelters to evoke sympathy and encourage adoption.

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Example of Logos:

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Using statistics to show that 70% of students improve their grades with tutoring.

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How does Ethos enhance an argument?

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It builds trust with the audience, making them more likely to accept the argument.

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How does Pathos influence decision-making?

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It connects with the audience's emotions, making them more likely to act based on feelings.

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How does Logos support an argument?

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It provides logical reasoning and evidence, making the argument more convincing.

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What is a common use of Ethos in advertising?

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Using celebrity endorsements to leverage their credibility and influence consumer behavior.