Rhetorical
Appeals
Appeals
This rhetorical appeal relies on credibility and authority.
Ethos / Ethical Appeal
The dog ran outside it started raining almost immediately.
The dog ran outside; it started raining almost immediately.
My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas.
My favorite fruits are: apples, oranges, and bananas.
The main idea or position that the writer is trying to prove in an argumentative essay.
Claim
The student was very excited to present their researh on the project.
The student was very excited to present their research on the project.
This rhetorical appeal aims to evoke emotions from the audience.
Pathos / Emotional Appeal
I have a meeting tomorrow however I forgot to prepare my notes.
I have a meeting tomorrow; however, I forgot to prepare my notes.
He only wanted one thing to be left alone.
He only wanted one thing: to be left alone.
The argument made by the opposing side that challenges the writer's claim.
Counterclaim
She enjoys reading, she often spends hours at the library.
She enjoys reading, so she often spends hours at the library.
She enjoys reading; she often spends hours at the library.
What rhetorical appeal uses logic, facts, and reasoning to persuade?
Logos / Logical Appeal
I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
She had one goal win the championship.
She had one goal: win the championship.
In an essay, a writer might use any of the 3 rhetorical appeals to _____ their argument.
strengthen
The museum is located on main street, next to the historic building.
The museum is located on Main Street, next to the historic building.
An advertisement showing a doctor recommending a product in a doctor office uses this rhetorical appeal.
Ethos / Ethical Appeal
The students were excited for the field trip they had been waiting all year to visit the museum.
The students were excited for the field trip; they had been waiting all year to visit the museum.
The sign read "No entry beyond this point."
The sign read: "No entry beyond this point."
In an argumentative essay, this sentence often appears at the end of the introduction and clearly states the writer's position on the topic.
He writes his report yesterday and will submit it today.
He wrote his report yesterday and will submit it today.
A commercial showing sad puppies with sad music to encourage donations is an example of this appeal.
Pathos / Emotional Appeal
She loves to travel she's been to France, Japan, and Mexico.
She loves to travel; she's been to France, Japan, and Mexico.
I need you to bring the following your notebook, a pencil, and a highlighter.
I need you to bring the following: your notebook, a pencil, and a highlighter.
The writer's response to the opposing argument, providing evidence to show why it is weak or incorrect.
Rebuttal
The team has decide on their strategy, they were ready to begin the project.
The team has decided on their strategy; they were ready to begin the project.