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English 30 Public

Rhetorical Appeals

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What is logos?

appeal to the audience's logic with facts, statistics, data, research, information, reason, common sense

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What is ethos?

appeals to the audience's sense of trustworthiness, believability, ethics, and credibility

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What is pathos?

appeals to the audience's emotions and feelings

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"There are 3.499 billion active social media users." Which rhetorical appeal is this an example of?

logos

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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

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If you don’t quit smoking today, everyone you know and love will be sad when you die because of your unhealthy habit." Which rhetorical appeal is this?

pathos

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"He knows many facts about dinosaur fossils. He's been the leading paleontology researcher for 20 years at NYU." Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

ethos

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"If we don’t leave this place soon, we’ll be yelling for help. There’s no one to help us here, let’s get out of here and live!" Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

Pathos

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"If you don't adopt this puppy, he may never find a home." Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

Pathos

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"As a dentist I see this problem a lot; I recommend using a sensitive toothpaste." Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

Ethos

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If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and fieldwork speak for themselves. Which Rhetorical Appeal?

Ethos

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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

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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

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"My three decades of experience in public service and my tireless commitment to the people of this community will make me a great choice for your mayor. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

Ethos

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It is used as a means of convincing an audience via the authority or credibility of the persuader, be it a notable or experienced figure in the field or even a popular celebrity. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

Ethos

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It is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response to an impassioned plea or a convincing story. Which Rhetorical Appeal is this?

pathos

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