Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Flashcard

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Who created the three appeals?

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Aristotle

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What is the Greek meaning of Pathos?

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"To Suffer"

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Aristotle taught that a speaker’s ability to __________ an audience is based on how well the speaker appeals to the audience in three different areas.

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Persuade

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You show Ethos through your ______ while speaking.

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Tone

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What is the Greek meaning of Ethos?

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"Character"

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Define Ethos in the context of persuasion.

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker.

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Define Pathos in the context of persuasion.

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Pathos refers to the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience.

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Define Logos in the context of persuasion.

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Logos refers to the logical appeal or reasoning used to persuade an audience.

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Give an example of Ethos in a speech.

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A doctor giving a health talk uses their medical credentials to establish credibility.

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Give an example of Pathos in advertising.

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An ad showing a sad puppy to evoke sympathy and encourage donations.