Junior Secondary · 8-9 · English Language Arts
What are the three classical persuasive appeals used in rhetoric?
Ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic)
What is ethos in persuasive writing?
An appeal based on the credibility or authority of the speaker/writer
What is pathos in persuasive writing?
An appeal to the audience's emotions
What is logos in persuasive writing?
An appeal to logic and reason, often using facts and evidence
What is a 'call to action' in persuasive writing?
A statement urging the reader to take a specific action
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