Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
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Objective
I can define ethos, pathos, and logos and identify them in persuasive texts.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:40Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
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Define 'logos' as Aristotle described it in the context of persuasion.
According to the video, what are the three elements that make up 'ethos'?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how the story of Joshua Bell illustrates the importance of ethos and pathos in persuasion. Be sure to define ethos and pathos in your answer.”
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