Identifying Appeals and Argument Terms

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What is Logos?

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Logos is an 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 an appeal to emotion. It aims to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility and ethics. It establishes the speaker's or writer's authority and trustworthiness.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is the main point or argument that the author is trying to prove.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that support a claim.

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How can you identify an appeal in a statement?

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Look for the type of reasoning used: logical facts (Logos), emotional language (Pathos), or credibility (Ethos).

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What is the purpose of using appeals in arguments?

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The purpose is to persuade the audience by appealing to their logic, emotions, or sense of ethics.

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Give an example of a statement using Logos.

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"Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health and reduces anxiety."

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Give an example of a statement using Pathos.

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"Imagine the joy of a child receiving a warm meal after a long day of school."

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Give an example of a statement using Ethos.

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"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I recommend this treatment for its proven effectiveness."