Practice Ethos (credibility/ethics) (3.2.1) - Module 2: Exploring Non-Fiction Texts

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Question 1.
Define ethos in your own words.
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Think about trust and reliability.
Question 2.
Give an example of a situation where ethos is important.
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Consider professions where trust is vital.
3Question 3.
What does ethos primarily refer to?
- Trustworthiness
- Emotion
- Logic
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Think about the meaning of credibility.
4Question 4.
True or False: A speaker with high ethos needs to provide no evidence or reliable sources.
- True
- False
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Consider how trust is built.
Question 5.
A journalist writes an article on climate change but does not cite sources. Discuss how this affects their ethos.
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Consider the importance of evidence in establishing credibility.
Question 6.
Evaluate an advertisement that uses celebrity endorsements to build ethos. Discuss its effectiveness.
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Think about how audience perceptions of values play a role.

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