LITERATURE QUESTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDIES
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the author or speaker was of good mind and character.
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the author or speaker was emotionally involved in the topic at hand.
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the author or speaker has provided proper logic and evidence in support of his topic.
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the author or speaker maintained the appropriate critical distance from the topic.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the Rhetoric, Aristotle defines ethos as, “an ability for doing good, the greatest virtues are necessarily those most useful to others” (1366a. 6). Thus, it is not just a matter of personal balance, but of balancing the emotions by understanding what personal emotions contribute to the public good.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ethos-The Ethical Appeal. Ethos is Greek for “character” and “ethic” is derived from ethos. Ethos consists of convincing your audience that you have good character and you are credible therefore your words can be trusted.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ethos appeals to the writer’s character. Ethos can also be thought of as the role of the writer in the argument, and how credible his/her argument is. Pathos appeals to the emotions and the sympathetic imagination, as well as to beliefs and values.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ethos uses an author or speaker’s credibility and authority as the basis for a written or rhetorical argument. It relies on the writer’s good character or reputation to build trust with the audience.