Ethos Logos Pathos Card Sort

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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 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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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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Example of Ethos in a statement.

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"Mr. Jones has delivered packages on time for the last year with no exceptions. I know he will be a great addition to our delivery service."

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Example of Logos in a statement.

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"You should not play football because it is statistically the most dangerous sport in terms of injuries. Also, 75% of football players have received serious head injuries, which impacts their health later in life."

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Example of Pathos in a statement.

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"My grandmother died and I really need the day off to go spend time with my family. They need me at their side during this terrible time."

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How does Ethos enhance an argument?

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Ethos enhances 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 Logos enhance an argument?

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

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How does Pathos enhance an argument?

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Pathos enhances an argument by appealing to the audience's emotions, making them more likely to connect with the message on a personal level.

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "Studies have shown that students who read this amount score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests."

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