PPT-The Rhetorical Appeal to Pathos

By Emily Hritz Meghan Brockunier Greer Liguori Vivian Hall and Jonathan Colaluca About Jonathan Swift Born in Ireland to an English and an Irish parent Spent time in both countries This is important because he was able to gain a unique perspective and see both sides of the story and how the English treated the Irish. ETHOS, PATHOS, and LOGOS. Rhetoric: . (1)The art of speaking and writing effectively.. (2) Art of persuasion through language.. Aristotle. Came up with three ways in which a speaker can appeal to his or her audience:. “Speech to the Virginia Convention” . Rhetorical & Persuasive Strategies. “Give me liberty or give me death!” . England’s Acts. First major opposition to British policy . came in . 1765. Pathos. Reader . Ethos. Writer. Logos. Text. Ethos-Credibility as a Writer. Is the writer trustworthy?. Does she treat the other side with respect?. Does he try to establish common ground with the reader?. Ethos, Pathos, Logos. What is Rhetoric?. Rhetoric (n) -. the art of speaking or writing effectively (Webster's Definition). . According to Aristotle, rhetoric is "the ability, in each particular case, to see the available means of persuasion." He described three main forms of rhetoric: . Ethos, Pathos, Logos. Three Forms of Rhetoric…. Ethos. Logos. Pathos. Ethos (Credibility). Ethos:. the source's credibility, the speaker's/author's authority . We tend to believe people whom we respect. One of the central problems of argumentation is to project an impression to the reader that you are someone worth listening to, in other words making yourself as author into an authority on the subject of the paper, as well as someone who is likable and worthy of respect. . An Introduction. Aristotelian . appeals. Ethos – relies on the credibility of the author. Logos – relies on logic and evidence. Pathos – relies on emotion. Medium – written text, speech, TV, film, art, internet, etc.. Speech in the Virginia Convention. Updated: October 2013. Historical Context . In the spring of 1775, although many suspected an attack by the British, delegates from the state of Virginia could not agree whether going to war with Great Britain was the correct course of action or not. After the anti-war crowd spoke, Patrick Henry stood up and gave a rousing speech that convinced the listeners war was the correct option. . Rhetoric is the . Art of Persuasive Language. Writers and speakers use Rhetoric to convince readers and listeners to . do something. or . to think something. .. Think of every time you want to get your way. You are using rhetoric without knowing it!. : . Rhetoric. Introduction to and Overview of. Rhetoric. (updated 9/17). Rhetoric and Speech Analysis. Rhetoric . Definition. . = . the art and ability to use language to persuade others. Aristotle stated: . Day 2. Warm-Up: What are the two possible sides to this story? Why?. What is argumentative writing?. In . argumentative writing. , the writer states . a . claim. . and supports that claim with . , Ethos, Logos. Aim. : . to identify . rhetorical appeals and explain how they help to develop /make persuasive a central message in Stephanie Ericsson’s “The Ways We Lie.”. Do now. : Look at the following advertisement.. Reader . Ethos. Writer. Logos. Text. Ethos-Credibility as a Writer. Is the writer trustworthy?. Does she treat the other side with respect?. Does he try to establish common ground with the reader?. Does she use reputable sources to support her ideas?. Rhetoric is the . Art of Persuasive Language. Writers and speakers use Rhetoric to convince readers and listeners to . do something. or . to think something. .. Think of every time you want to get your way. You are using rhetoric without knowing it!. Rhetorical Devices Daily Starter 23 “Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once” What does the quote mean? How can you personally relate to it? SAT Vocabulary 7