Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
9th Grade · ELA · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can define ethos, pathos, and logos and identify them in persuasive texts.
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Aristotle identified three means of persuasion: logos, ethos, and pathos.
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Ethos refers to reputation, credibility, and trustworthiness, while pathos is the emotional connection with the audience.
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In the Joshua Bell example, the subway lacked the ethos and pathos of the concert hall, causing people to ignore his performance despite his talent.
