Define rhetoric in your own words.

Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, used to craft effective arguments and analyze the arguments of others.

Give an example of how logos might be used in an argument about climate change.

Presenting statistical data showing the increase in global temperatures over the past century.

A writer might use pathos by sharing emotional stories of individuals who have benefited from the charity's work.

Name: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Defined
Author: Insta~Lesson

9th Grade · ELA · 50 min

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

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Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, and understanding its tools allows you to craft and analyze effective arguments.
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Rhetorical devices like similes, metaphors, and hyperbole are figures of speech that make meaning through comparison or overstatement.
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The three rhetorical appeals are logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos (authority).

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