Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

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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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Example of Ethos in a sentence.

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"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment for your condition."

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Example of Pathos in a sentence.

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"Imagine the pain of losing a loved one due to a preventable illness. We must act now to save lives!"

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Example of Logos in a sentence.

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"Studies show that students who study for at least 2 hours a day score 20% higher on tests than those who do not."

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How does Ethos influence an argument?

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Ethos influences an argument by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust and accept their message.

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How does Pathos influence an argument?

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Pathos influences an argument by appealing to the audience's emotions, making them feel connected to the issue and more likely to be persuaded.

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How does Logos influence an argument?

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Logos influences an argument by providing logical reasoning and evidence, making the argument more convincing and rational.

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "If we do not act now, countless animals will suffer and die."

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