Rhetorical Appeals

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal that persuades by using reasoning and logical arguments. It often includes facts, statistics, and logical reasoning to support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal that establishes credibility and trustworthiness. It persuades the audience by highlighting the character or credibility of the speaker or writer.

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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 appeal that persuades by appealing to the audience's emotions. It aims to evoke feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness to influence the audience's response.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Give an example of Logos in advertising.

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An advertisement that includes statistics about the effectiveness of a product, such as '90% of users saw improvement in their skin within two weeks,' is an example of Logos.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An advertisement featuring a well-known doctor endorsing a health product is an example of Ethos, as it relies on the doctor's credibility.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Give an example of Pathos in advertising.

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An advertisement showing a sad puppy in a shelter, urging viewers to adopt, is an example of Pathos, as it appeals to the audience's emotions.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What is the purpose of Rhetoric?

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Rhetoric is the art of persuasion. It involves using language effectively to convince or influence an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How does Ethos differ from Pathos?

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Ethos focuses on the credibility and character of the speaker, while Pathos appeals to the audience's emotions.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What role does Logos play in persuasive writing?

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Logos plays a crucial role in persuasive writing by providing logical arguments and evidence to support claims, making the argument more convincing.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What techniques can be used to implement Pathos?

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Techniques to implement Pathos include storytelling, vivid imagery, and emotional language to evoke feelings in the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5