Rhetorical Appeals Review

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to credibility.

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What is pathos?

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An appeal made to an audience's emotions.

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic.

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "If we don't adopt the puppy, he may never find a home!"

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Pathos.

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "If you don't turn in your homework, your grades will suffer."

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Logos.

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Identify the rhetorical appeal: "This man knows his dinosaur fossils because he has been a paleontology researcher for 30 years."

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Ethos.

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What is the purpose of ethos in rhetoric?

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To establish the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness.

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How does pathos influence an audience?

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By appealing to their emotions and feelings.

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What role does logos play in an argument?

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It uses logical reasoning and evidence to persuade.

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Give an example of ethos in a persuasive argument.

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A doctor recommending a treatment based on their medical expertise.