Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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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 joy.

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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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Identify the rhetorical appeal: 'As a doctor, I recommend this treatment.'

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Ethos

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: 'Imagine the joy of a child receiving a new toy.'

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Pathos

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: 'Studies show that 90% of people prefer this brand.'

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Logos

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What is the purpose of using Ethos in an argument?

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The purpose of using Ethos is to establish the speaker's credibility and gain the audience's trust.

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What is the purpose of using Pathos in an argument?

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The purpose of using Pathos is to connect with the audience emotionally and influence their feelings.

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What is the purpose of using Logos in an argument?

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The purpose of using Logos is to provide logical reasoning and evidence to support an argument.

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Give an example of Pathos in advertising.

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An advertisement showing a sad animal in need of a home appeals to Pathos by evoking sympathy.