Rhetorical Appeals

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to the credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to the emotions of the audience.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reason, often using facts and statistics.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is their intent for writing something, typically to persuade, inform, or entertain an audience.

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How does Ethos function in rhetoric?

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Ethos functions by establishing the speaker's credibility, making the audience more likely to trust their message.

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How does Pathos function in rhetoric?

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Pathos functions by evoking emotions in the audience, aiming to persuade them through feelings.

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How does Logos function in rhetoric?

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Logos functions by using logical arguments, facts, and evidence to persuade the audience.

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Give an example of Ethos in a persuasive argument.

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A doctor giving a speech about health benefits is using Ethos, as their medical background establishes credibility.

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Give an example of Pathos in a persuasive argument.

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A charity advertisement showing images of suffering animals appeals to Pathos by evoking sympathy.

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Give an example of Logos in a persuasive argument.

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A commercial stating that '9 out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste' uses Logos by providing statistical evidence.