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 is used to convince the audience of the trustworthiness of the speaker or source.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical 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 a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade the audience.

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Example of Ethos in a statement.

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

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Example of Pathos in a statement.

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"If we don't act now, countless animals will suffer and die from pollution."

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Example of Logos in a statement.

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"Studies show that students who study for at least 2 hours a day score higher on tests."

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How does Ethos build trust?

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Ethos builds trust by establishing the speaker's credibility, expertise, and moral character.

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How can Pathos influence decisions?

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Pathos can influence decisions by appealing to the audience's emotions, making them feel connected to the issue.

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How does Logos support arguments?

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Logos supports arguments by providing logical reasoning, evidence, and factual information.

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Identify the appeal: "You should listen to me because I have a PhD in this field."

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