2.1 - Purpose and Audience
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Practice Questions
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Define ethos in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about who you trust and why.
What is the emotional appeal in communication?
💡 Hint: What makes you feel something when you listen or read?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is ethos focused on?
💡 Hint: Think about who you trust in a discussion.
Pathos appeals to which aspect of the audience?
💡 Hint: What do you feel when you see an emotional story?
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a persuasive speech you admire. Identify and discuss the use of ethos, pathos, and logos within it.
💡 Hint: Look at who the speaker is, how the emotions of the speech affect you, and what logical arguments they make.
You are tasked with creating a campaign speech for a public issue. Draft a persuasive thesis statement that incorporates awareness of your audience and your purpose.
💡 Hint: Remember to think about what matters most to your audience.
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