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Aristotle’s Methods of Rhetoric: EthosBarry 2010
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Aristotle’s Methods of Rhetoric
• Ethos: the characteristic of credibility emanated by a speaker
• Pathos: persuasion through emotional appeal
• Logos: persuasion through use of logic
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Ethos
•Which imaginary statement would you be more likely to believe?1. “Changes in professional football are
producing a faster, more pass-oriented game.” (Peyton Manning)
2. “Changes in professional football are producing a slower, more run-oriented game.” (Hillary Clinton)
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Ethos
•Which imaginary statement would you be more likely to believe?1. “We can expect more female candidates
for President in the foreseeable future.” (Hillary Clinton
2. “We will not have more female candidates for President in the foreseeable future.” (Peyton Manning)
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Ethos
• A speaker’s ethos has to do with credibility: the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic• The two major factors influencing a
speaker’s credibility are• 1. Competence• 2. Character
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Ethos
• The two major factors influencing a speaker’s credibility are• 1. Competence• 2. Character
• Competence: how an audience regards a speaker’s intelligence, expertise, and knowledge of the subject• Character: how an audience regards a
speaker’s sincerity, trustworthiness, and concern for the well-being of the audienceAdapted from The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas
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Enhancing Your Ethos
• Build credibility by:• 1. explaining your competence • 2. establishing common ground with
your audience• 3. delivering your speech fluently,
expressively, and with conviction• The first two occur during your
introduction, and the third happens throughout your speech.Adapted from The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas
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1. Explaining your competence
• You may choose to explain your research or personal experiences that make you qualified to speak on your topic.• Example 1: Research• Example 2: Personal experience
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2. Establishing common ground• Creating common ground: a technique in
which a speaker connects himself or herself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience• Example 3• Example 4
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3. Fluency, expressiveness, and conviction• If your delivery is effective, you will gain
credibility• Show confidence as you speak! Act like
you know what you are talking about!• President Harry Truman said that in
speaking, “sincerity, honestly, and a straightforward manner are more important than special talent or polish.”
Adapted from The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas