Lesson 1 Tips:
Logos: the logic used to support a claim (induction and deduction); can also be the facts and statistics used to help support the argument.
Ethos: the source's credibility, the speaker's/author's authority
Pathos: the emotional or motivational appeals; vivid language, emotional language and numerous sensory details.
Ethos: the source's credibility, the speaker's/author's authority
Pathos: the emotional or motivational appeals; vivid language, emotional language and numerous sensory details.
Examples:
Appeals to Logos:
"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
"Private demand for the product has tapered off for the past three years, and this year’s sales figures are at an all-time low. It’s time to research other options."
"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven’t seen a single deer."
Appeals to Pathos:
"You’ll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."
"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed… it’s time that you took a stand."
Appeals to Ethos:
"Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
"If you’re still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and field work speak for themselves."
Appeals to Logos:
"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
"Private demand for the product has tapered off for the past three years, and this year’s sales figures are at an all-time low. It’s time to research other options."
"In 25 years of driving the same route, I haven’t seen a single deer."
Appeals to Pathos:
"You’ll make the right decision because you have something that not many people do: you have heart."
"After years of this type of disrespect from your boss, countless hours wasted, birthdays missed… it’s time that you took a stand."
Appeals to Ethos:
"Doctors all over the world recommend this type of treatment."
"If you’re still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and field work speak for themselves."
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