Persuasive Rhetoric

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What is Persuasive Rhetoric?

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Persuasive rhetoric is the art of using language effectively to convince or influence an audience.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What are the three main appeals in persuasive rhetoric?

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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define Ethos.

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character, establishing trustworthiness.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define Pathos.

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define Logos.

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to support an argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of Ethos?

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A doctor endorsing a medical product based on their expertise.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of Pathos?

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A commercial showing sad animals to encourage donations to a shelter.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of Logos?

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Citing statistics to show the effectiveness of a product.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Pathos differ from Ethos?

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Pathos appeals to emotions, while Ethos appeals to credibility and trust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Logos support an argument?

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Logos uses logical reasoning, facts, and data to persuade the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5