Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Why do people use ethos, pathos, and logos?

• Aristotle thinks all people should practice them.

• They help people determine what they care about.

• They help people determine who they can trust.

• They help persuade people to believe an argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Ethos is when you persuade by having people believe you are...

• logical and rational.

• trustworthy and knowledgeable.

• emotional and caring.

• helpful and kind.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can you use pathos and evoke emotions in your writing?

• Make sure your spelling and grammar are correct to increase your credibility with the reader.

• Play a happy or sad song for yourself while writing.

• Use intentionally impactful adjectives and verbs.

• Make sure to have a clear assertion or thesis.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Think about the three types of rhetoric: ethos, pathos, and logos. How might you use one of those to persuade your parents to get you something? Explain. (2-6 sentences)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5