Elements of Writer's Craft in Formal and Persuasive Writing Appeals Flashcards
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Ethos
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Involves conveying a sense that the speaker/writer is trustworthy/ethical.
2
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Pathos
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An appeal to the reader’s emotions, rather than to their logic and reason.
3
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Logos
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An appeal to the reader’s logic and reason.
4
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Anecdote
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A story relating a personal experience lends the writer greater credibility. The human perspective can also make an abstract issue more relatable for the reader.
