2.3 - Rhetoric and Persuasion
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Practice Questions
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What is ethos?
💡 Hint: Think about trust and expertise.
Identify one example of pathos.
💡 Hint: It usually evokes an emotional response.
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Which rhetorical appeal focuses on emotional connection?
💡 Hint: Think about ads that make you feel something.
True or False: Logos appeals to a person's emotions.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of logos.
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Challenge Problems
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Develop a short persuasive text that effectively integrates ethos, pathos, and logos. Discuss the strategies used.
💡 Hint: Ensure each appeal is evident in different parts of your text.
Analyze a famous speech for its rhetorical effectiveness, focusing on how it uses ethos, pathos, and logos.
💡 Hint: Look for specific quotes that illustrate each appeal.
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