Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Defined

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Objective

I can define logos, pathos, and ethos and explain how they are used in persuasive writing.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, and understanding its tools allows you to craft and analyze effective arguments.

  2. 2

    Rhetorical devices like similes, metaphors, and hyperbole are figures of speech that make meaning through comparison or overstatement.

  3. 3

    The three rhetorical appeals are logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos (authority).

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Practice

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1

Define rhetoric in your own words.

2

Which rhetorical appeal relies on the trustworthiness or credibility of the speaker or writer?

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Exit ticket

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Define logos, pathos, and ethos in your own words. Give a brief example of how each could be used in an argument.

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