convincing the audience of the character or credibility of the persuader.\n\n- you can openly remind your…

convincing the audience of the character or credibility of the persuader.\n\n- you can openly remind your audience who you are and why you are an authority on the subject (as the leading researcher, i agree...).\n- you can establish authority more subtly through the use of jargon or specialized terms (my quantitative research in linguistic anthropology has shown...).\n- you can establish credibility by just using correct grammar and language, using solid reasoning and good arguments and therefore sounding credible and trustworthy.\n\nif your audience believe you to be a qualified, authoritative figure, or an expert in a subject, they are more likely to be persuaded by your argument.\n\ntask one: for each of the following, identify whether or not ethos is used, and explain your reasoning.\n| | ethos? | explain |\n|--|--|--|\n| \you should definitely get help with debt, & i say that as somebody with over 30 years experience of debt - counseling.\ | yes | the speaker has referred to their extensive experience in this area. in order to give credit to their opinion. somebody with over 30 years experience would surely know what he or she is talking about. |\n| \as your father, i love you and only want the best for you. therefore when i ask you not to go, please listen to me.\ | no | |\n| \we really should try that recipe. someone told me that it was good.\ | no | |\n| \the research conducted by professors at harvard university suggests that you should learn a second language.\ | yes | |\n| \dentists all over the world are telling their patients the same things. you must floss regularly.\ | no | |\n| \i read somewhere that bicarbonate of soda is really useful for cleaning. you should try it.\ | no | |\n\ntask two: for each of the following scenarios, write your own persuasive sentences using ethos:\n1. you are trying to persuade your mother to let you get a tattoo.\n2. you are attempting to convince an audience that animal testing is morally wrong.\n3. you are trying to persuade your teacher not to give you homework.

convincing the audience of the character or credibility of the persuader.\n\n- you can openly remind your audience who you are and why you are an authority on the subject (as the leading researcher, i agree...).\n- you can establish authority more subtly through the use of jargon or specialized terms (my quantitative research in linguistic anthropology has shown...).\n- you can establish credibility by just using correct grammar and language, using solid reasoning and good arguments and therefore sounding credible and trustworthy.\n\nif your audience believe you to be a qualified, authoritative figure, or an expert in a subject, they are more likely to be persuaded by your argument.\n\ntask one: for each of the following, identify whether or not ethos is used, and explain your reasoning.\n| | ethos? | explain |\n|--|--|--|\n| \you should definitely get help with debt, & i say that as somebody with over 30 years experience of debt - counseling.\ | yes | the speaker has referred to their extensive experience in this area. in order to give credit to their opinion. somebody with over 30 years experience would surely know what he or she is talking about. |\n| \as your father, i love you and only want the best for you. therefore when i ask you not to go, please listen to me.\ | no | |\n| \we really should try that recipe. someone told me that it was good.\ | no | |\n| \the research conducted by professors at harvard university suggests that you should learn a second language.\ | yes | |\n| \dentists all over the world are telling their patients the same things. you must floss regularly.\ | no | |\n| \i read somewhere that bicarbonate of soda is really useful for cleaning. you should try it.\ | no | |\n\ntask two: for each of the following scenarios, write your own persuasive sentences using ethos:\n1. you are trying to persuade your mother to let you get a tattoo.\n2. you are attempting to convince an audience that animal testing is morally wrong.\n3. you are trying to persuade your teacher not to give you homework.

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Brief Explanations:

Ethos is an appeal to ethics, where the speaker tries to establish their credibility or authority. In Task One, we identify ethos based on whether the speaker references their own expertise, experience, or that of a recognized authority. In Task Two, we create sentences that use ethos by establishing credibility to persuade.

  1. "Mom, as a responsible and mature - minded teenager who has done extensive research on tattoo after - care and the artistry behind tattoos, I believe getting a tattoo would be a great form of self - expression for me."
  2. "Renowned animal rights activists and ethical philosophers, who have dedicated their lives to studying the moral implications of human actions, agree that animal testing is morally wrong."
  3. "Teacher, as a student who has been consistently performing well in class and has a deep understanding of the curriculum, I believe that taking a break from homework this week would actually enhance my overall learning by reducing stress."

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  1. Mom, as a responsible and mature - minded teenager who has done extensive research on tattoo after - care and the artistry behind tattoos, I believe getting a tattoo would be a great form of self - expression for me.
  2. Renowned animal rights activists and ethical philosophers, who have dedicated their lives to studying the moral implications of human actions, agree that animal testing is morally wrong.
  3. Teacher, as a student who has been consistently performing well in class and has a deep understanding of the curriculum, I believe that taking a break from homework this week would actually enhance my overall learning by reducing stress.