Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that establishes the credibility or ethical character of the speaker or writer. It aims to convince the audience of the author's reliability and authority.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It seeks to persuade the audience by eliciting feelings such as pity, fear, or joy.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Ethos in a statement?

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"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is effective."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Pathos in a statement?

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"Imagine the pain of losing a loved one; we must act now to prevent this tragedy from happening again."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Example of Logos in a statement?

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"Research shows that 90% of students who study regularly achieve higher grades."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the Greek origin of the word Pathos?

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The Greek word for Pathos means 'suffering' or 'experience'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can Ethos be established in writing?

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Ethos can be established by demonstrating knowledge, experience, and moral character, often through credentials or personal anecdotes.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What role does Pathos play in advertising?

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Pathos is used in advertising to create an emotional connection with the audience, making them more likely to purchase a product.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is a common logical fallacy related to Logos?

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A common logical fallacy is 'hasty generalization', where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5