ELA study

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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 such as happiness, sadness, empathy, or nostalgia.

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character. It establishes the speaker's or writer's authority and trustworthiness.

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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 an audience.

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What is a Primary Source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account created at the time of an event. Examples include diaries, photographs, and interviews.

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What is a Secondary Source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. Examples include biographies, articles, and reviews.

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What is the purpose of a charity advertisement using Pathos?

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The purpose is to evoke emotions in the audience to encourage them to donate or support a cause.

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How can Pathos be used in writing?

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Pathos can be used in writing by incorporating emotional language, vivid imagery, and personal stories to connect with the reader's feelings.

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What is the difference between Primary and Secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials from the time of an event, while secondary sources analyze or interpret those events.

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Give an example of a Primary Source related to a historical event.

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An example of a Primary Source is a diary entry written by a soldier during World War II.

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Give an example of a Secondary Source related to a historical event.

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An example of a Secondary Source is a documentary film about World War II.