1 - Understanding Persuasion: The Pillars of Rhetoric
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Practice Questions
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What does 'ethos' refer to in the context of persuasion?
💡 Hint: Think about who you would trust in a debate.
Can you give an example of a situation where pathos might be used?
💡 Hint: Think of emotional advertisements.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is ethos primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about the qualifications of a speaker.
True or False: Pathos appeals exclusively to logic.
💡 Hint: Remember what pathos stands for.
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Challenge Problems
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Create an advertisement for a charity using ethos, pathos, and logos. Explain how you would incorporate each appeal.
💡 Hint: Consider a charity’s mission and audience.
Analyze a famous speech. Identify how it uses ethos, pathos, and logos, and evaluate its effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Look for the speaker’s credibility, emotional highs, and logical reasoning.
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