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The Three Means of Persuasion

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    Logos, Ethos, and Pathos
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  • What is Logos?
    The use of logical reasoning and evidence to persuade.
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  • What is Pathos?
    The use of emotions, feelings, and passion to persuade.
  •  5
  • What is Ethos?
    The use of credibility, reputation, and authority to persuade.
  •  5
  • Which mode of persuasion focuses on the writer or speaker?
    Ethos
  •  5
  • Which mode of persuasion refers to the argument or message?
    Logos
  •  5
  • Which means of persuasion refers to the readers/listeners/audience?
    Pathos
  •  5
  • There are 3.499 billion active social media users. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this an example of?
    Logos - facts/statistics
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  • According to one study, teenagers said that the #1 negative thing about social media is that it affects their sleep. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Logos - facts/statistics
  •  5
  • If you don’t quit smoking today, everyone you know and love will be disappointed. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Pathos - emotions
  •  5
  • He knows dinosaur fossils. He's been the leading paleontology researcher for 20 years. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Ethos - credibility
  •  5
  • As a dentist I see this problem a lot, I recommend using a sensitive toothpaste. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Ethos - credibility
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  • If you don't adopt this puppy, he may never find a home. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Pathos - emotion
  •  5
  • If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and experience speak for themselves. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Ethos - credibility
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  • My three decades of experience in public service and my tireless commitment to the people of this community make me a great candidate. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Ethos - credibility
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  • If you decide not to come to Thanksgiving, it will break your grandmother's heart. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Pathos - emotion
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  • If my years as a Marine taught me anything, it's that caution is the best policy in this sort of situation. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?
    Ethos - credibility
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