Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
10th GradeELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive texts.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, and understanding its tools gives you the power to craft and analyze arguments.
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Rhetorical devices include figures of speech like similes, metaphors, and hyperbole, which are used to make a point through comparison or overstatement.
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The three rhetorical appeals are logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos (authority).
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Give an example of a sentence that uses pathos to persuade someone to donate to a charity.”
Teacher Guide
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