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    Logos, Ethos, Pathos: To Appeal To Logic (Logos) Trustworthiness (Ethos) To Appeal To Emotion (Pathos)

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    Logos, Ethos, Pathos: To Appeal To Logic (Logos) Trustworthiness (Ethos) To Appeal To Emotion (Pathos)

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    This document discusses the techniques of logos, ethos and pathos and how to use them effectively in persuasive writing. It explains that a good argument appeals to logic with facts and data (logos), establishes the author as trustworthy and knowledgeable (ethos), and connects emotionally with the audience (pathos). The document also provides tips on developing an argument by considering both sides of an issue, formulating reasons to support your position, and organizing your argument for strongest impact.

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    This document discusses the techniques of logos, ethos and pathos and how to use them effectively in persuasive writing. It explains that a good argument appeals to logic with facts and data (logos), establishes the author as trustworthy and knowledgeable (ethos), and connects emotionally with the audience (pathos). The document also provides tips on developing an argument by considering both sides of an issue, formulating reasons to support your position, and organizing your argument for strongest impact.

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    Logos, Ethos, Pathos: To Appeal To Logic (Logos) Trustworthiness (Ethos) To Appeal To Emotion (Pathos)

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    This document discusses the techniques of logos, ethos and pathos and how to use them effectively in persuasive writing. It explains that a good argument appeals to logic with facts and data (logos), establishes the author as trustworthy and knowledgeable (ethos), and connects emotionally with the audience (pathos). The document also provides tips on developing an argument by considering both sides of an issue, formulating reasons to support your position, and organizing your argument for strongest impact.

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    Logos, Ethos, Pathos

    in Persuasive Writing

    When a person wants to persuade one or more people to believe his or her opinion, an
    argument must be made. In order to be persuasive, that argument must be well thought
    out and balanced. It must ask, “Who am I trying to convince, and what is the best way
    to convince them?” The best arguments – the ones that get the person persuading what
    they want – contain a degree of each of the following argument techniques:

    To Appeal to Logic Trustworthiness To Appeal to Emotion


    (logos) (ethos) (pathos)

    Language appropriate to
    audience and subject --
    formal or informal Vivid, concrete language
    Literal and historical
    analogies
    Restrained, sincere, fair Emotionally loaded language
    minded presentation
    Definitions
    Connotative meanings
    Appropriate level of
    Factual data and statistics
    vocabulary Emotional examples
    Quotes from experts and
    Correct grammar Vivid descriptions
    authorities
    No bias Narratives of emotional
    Informed opinions (from
      events
    people who have some
    experience with the subject.
    Emotional tone
    Ex: “I am not a doctor, but I
     
    play one on TV.)
    Figurative language

     
     
    Effect
    Demonstrates author's
    Causes an emotional
    reliability, competence, and
    Causes a rational response  response
    respect for the audience's
     
    ideas and values
    Developing an Argument

    A good argument considers all sides of the issue. The best way to start to develop a good argument that considers all
    sides is to make a list of all advantages and disadvantages on either side of your issue. No matter what side YOU are
    on, you should be able to see both sides of the issue.

    You are developing an argument to change a current school rule. Use the following lines to state the rule that you
    would like to change. Please state the rule as it appears in the handbook:
    _________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________

    Now use the following chart to brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of the rule:

    Advantages Disadvantages
    Formulating an argument

    Once you have considered all sides, it is time to come up with a rationale – or a list of reasons -- for your opinion on
    an issue. Think about the school rule that you want to change and come up with at least four reasons why you think
    your change would be good for the whole school. Use the following chart to organize your reasons. Thoroughly
    explain each reason.

    Reason 1

    Reason 2

    Your Opinion
    Reason 4

    Reason 3
    Organizing your argument

    Your argument will be stronger if it is organized. An effective way to organize your argument is to order your reasons:
    either from most important to least important or vice versa. A more important reason is usually a reason that has
    more impact. Use the following chart to put your reasons in order of importance:

    Most Important

    Important
    Least

    After listing your reasons in order of importance, will it have more impact to start your argument with the most important
    reason or the least important reason? Why?

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