Rhetorical Appeals

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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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Example of Ethos in a statement.

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"Doctors have been recommending this type of medication ever since 1956."

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion. It aims to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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Example of Pathos in a statement.

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"After so many years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed, health sacrificed... it's time that you took a stand!"

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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.

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Example of Logos in a statement.

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"People who reported using sunscreen when they were younger now have fewer wrinkles and less dark spots compared to someone that refused to wear sunscreen."

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What is the purpose of Ethos in rhetoric?

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The purpose of Ethos is to establish the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness to persuade the audience.

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How does Pathos influence an audience?

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Pathos influences an audience by appealing to their emotions, making them feel sympathy, anger, or excitement.

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What role does Logos play in persuasive writing?

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Logos plays the role of providing logical reasoning and evidence to support arguments, making them more convincing.

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Identify a key characteristic of Ethos.

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A key characteristic of Ethos is the speaker's authority or expertise on the subject matter.