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== Ethos ==
== Ethos ==
EthosEthos in rhetoric refers to the character of a speaker. Ethos is also the credibility of the speaker, or what authority the speaker has. Ethos is most commonly used in reference to logos and pathos as well. All three pieces form rhetoric.
Ethos in [[rhetoric]] refers to the character of a speaker. Ethos is also the credibility of the speaker, or what authority the speaker has. Ethos is most commonly used in reference to logos and pathos as well. All three pieces form rhetoric.


The dictionary definition of ethos is ''"The distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution."''  
The dictionary definition of ethos is ''"The distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution."''  
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