Ethos
What does "ethos" mean in persuasion?
Using credibility or reputation to be persuasive
What is "pathos" in persuasive writing or speaking?
Being persuasive by appealing to someone's emotions.
What does "logos" mean in persuasion?
Using logic to be persuasive.
What is a counterclaim?
Why should include a rebuttal in an argument?
So that you can prove you have thought about the other side of your argument to show you have considered the argument from all sides.
Name one way a speaker can show credibility during a presentation.
They list off their qualifications or they can use someone's else's fame or reputation to be persuasive.
Identify one emotion a speaker might try to create when using pathos
Guilt, happiness, fear, etc.
Give one example of logos you could use to support a claim about school lunches.
In one sentence, explain what a rebuttal does.
It steers that argument back toward your main point. It argues against the counterclaim.
What transition words usually show up in a rebuttal statement?
"They may have a point, however....."
"I can see why they would say that. They are not consider..."
Why does ethos work in order to be persuasive?
It builds trust with your audience so that they are more likely to listen to you.
Which of these uses pathos: a sad story about a lost pet, a list of facts, or a doctor's certificate? (Pick one and explain briefly.)
A sad story.
Which is strongest for logos: facts, feelings, or the speaker's job title? Explain briefly.
What would be a possible counterclaim in response to this statement?: "We should replace plastic bottles with reusable bottles at school."
We should not replace plastic water bottles because it is cheaper to buy plastic water bottles than reusable water bottles.
What is a possible rebuttal that we could form in response to the statement: "Halloween should always be celebrated on a Saturday."
They may have a point. However, they are not considering that we would not be able to wear our costumes at school if that was the case.
True or false, ethos works best on its own without any other forms of persuasive/appeals.
False!
Give an example of a sentence that uses pathos to persuade classmates to help with a food drive.
Kids are hungry and fearful of if they will get their next meal before bedtime.
Read this claim: "School library hours should be extended because student checkout increased 30% last year." Identify the part that is logos and why.
What should come immediately after a counterclaim?
A rebuttal.
What is a rebuttal that we could use, including evidence, to argue against the statement: "Halloween is the best holiday."
They may have a point. However, research shows that most people prefer winter holidays to Halloween.
What letter or strategy from the DEAR MAN strategy help to make ethos more effective?
Assertive body language and voice.
Explain a risk of using too much pathos in an argument.
Create a logical reason to support this statement: "Students should get longer recess."
Student are 75% more productive in class when they get a break for recess.
How could you argue against, or form a counterclaim, the statement, "We should not have homework."
We should have homework so that we can practice more skills from class.
What is a rebuttal with evidence that you could use to argue against the statement: "Summer is the best season all year."
I see how they may believe that. Although, they are not considering that the rates of skin cancer may increase if it was summer all year long.