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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Learning goal: Persuasive writing that takes a logical, focused position with specific details using effective word choice to support and refute opposing viewpoint.

During class, February 23 and 24 you will explore on your own Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. The following are recommended links, with an assignment that follows.

*Go to http://courses.durhamtech.edu/perkins/aris.html - Take time to read all of the explanations and examples through the links. (Ethos)

*Informative powerpoint at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHJlVRFJb6A (Carmeyrose)

*Informative video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhbbTb0t8q8 (Rangerswebsite)

*Sample of persuasion at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKC5LsVO9k0&feature=related
(Naikamit8)

*Sample of president persuasion at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVyDi-iwuNY&feature=related (Kelmscott2008)


NOW, In your own words, write a multi-paragraph essay defining your particular circled principle of persuasion: Ethos, Pathos or Logos on your rubric, and how you use each of them in your writing.

Include a title,
ntroduction that gives an overview of Aristotle's principles of persuasion,
then a detailed paragraph defining your element,
a few paragraphs how you plan to use this in your writing,
and a conclusion

Please type, double-spaced, 12 point Cambria

save in your English 11 writing portfolio and print a copy for Luttke

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