Ethos, Pathos, Logos...

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is an appeal to credibility or character. It convinces the audience by establishing the author's trustworthiness and authority.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is an appeal to emotion. It persuades the audience by evoking feelings such as pity, fear, or happiness.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is an appeal to logic and reasoning. It persuades the audience by using facts, statistics, and logical arguments.

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What does Ethos focus on?

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Ethos focuses on the character and credibility of the speaker or writer.

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What does Pathos focus on?

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Pathos focuses on the emotional response of the audience.

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What does Logos focus on?

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Logos focuses on logical reasoning and evidence.

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Give an example of Ethos in advertising.

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An advertisement featuring a doctor recommending a medicine uses Ethos to establish credibility.

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Give an example of Pathos in a speech.

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A speech that tells a personal story of struggle to inspire empathy uses Pathos.

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Give an example of Logos in a debate.

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A debate that includes statistics and logical reasoning to support a claim uses Logos.

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How can Ethos enhance an argument?

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Ethos enhances an argument by making the audience trust the speaker or writer.