Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical device that establishes credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer. It appeals to the audience's sense of ethics and morals.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions. It aims to evoke feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness to persuade.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical device that uses logic, reasoning, and factual evidence to persuade the audience. It appeals to the audience's rationality.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How does Ethos function in an argument?

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Ethos functions by demonstrating the speaker's credibility, authority, or expertise on the subject, making the argument more persuasive.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How does Pathos function in an argument?

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Pathos functions by connecting with the audience's emotions, making them feel a certain way that supports the argument.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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How does Logos function in an argument?

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Logos functions by providing logical reasoning, statistics, and factual evidence to support the argument.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Example of Ethos in advertising?

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An advertisement featuring a doctor recommending a specific medicine to establish trust and credibility.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Example of Pathos in advertising?

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An advertisement showing sad animals in shelters to evoke feelings of compassion and encourage adoption.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Example of Logos in advertising?

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An advertisement presenting statistics about the effectiveness of a product to persuade consumers based on logic.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is the importance of Ethos in persuasive writing?

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Ethos is important because it helps to build trust with the audience, making them more likely to accept the argument.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5