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Week 1"Hunger"as a theme

 

For this assignment you will need to read " Hunger" from  Back to the Lake (starting on p. 141 ). After you have read the story, respond to the following question  You can either respond in paragraph form or answer the questions individually. 

Topic: How does the author effectively describe her "hunger"?-- use this topic...not one from the book. Here is link to the story:

Blue-Collar BrillianceLinks to an external site.

 

You need to have an introduced and cited quote in each paragraph. However, you do not have to do a works cited page  

Introducing and Integrating Quotations--- You must do this with each quote 

Week 1: Writing Assignment 1

Details

For this assignment you must write three paragraphs. You can not use First person (I, me) or second person (you, we, or us):

Use the links provided in the overview/notes this week to get the transcript to quote from:

American Rhetoric: Movie Speech: To Kill A Mockingbird - Atticus Finch Delivers Closing Argument in Robinson TrialLinks to an external site. 

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechtokillamockingbird.html

1. Describe the speaker's use of logos

2. Describe the speaker's use of pathos

3. Describe the speaker's use of ethos

Remember do not just go through the content point by point. I do not want you to simply retell what was said. Why did they ask Wiesel to speak? What was the significance of the speech?

Each paragraph must be 5-8 length. You must have at least one quote that is introduced and cited correctly. I am not requiring that you provide a works cited page for this assignment.   500 words minimum.

You must cite and introduce one quote per paragraph 

You do not have to include a works  cited page.

If you do not make the length for these , you will not pass. You will also not pass the assignment if you do not have the required number of quotes. I will also grade for run-ons and fragments.

You may need to revisit last weeks' module to view the speech again. Here is the text of  speech:

This link has a copy of the speech transcript:

Transcript and video of speech:

video transcript:

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/MovieSpeeches/moviespeechtokillamockingbird.htmlLinks to an external site.

 

Introducing Quotations.docx  Download Introducing Quotations.docx

  

Citations should be the last name of the author followed by page number: (Jones 48).  If no page number was included in the source, then just the last name is sufficient.

NOTE: You cannot use the author's name in the quote introduction if it is the only element to put in the citation

For example:  

It is clear that he is a key part of the show:” I’m the host, yes. And I write all the music, and I write all the scripts”

(Rogers).

If you do have a page number, then you can use the author's name in the citation:

Mr. Rogers uses logos in a manner which justifies his request for better funding. Rogers presents one example of his predicament with reasonable tone: “It may sound like quite a difference, but $6,000 pays for less than two minutes of cartoons" (4).

If you do not make the length for these , you will not pass. You will also not pass the assignment if you do not have the required number of quotes. I will also grade for run-ons and fragments.

 

Pathos, Logos, and Ethos

Most people are able to drive a car without fully understanding how the car operates. Making an argument is the same way. Most of us attempt to persuade people every day without understanding how persuasion works. Learning how a strong argument is crafted empowers us to better communicate and persuade others to understand our viewpoints.

What Are Pathos, Logos, and Ethos?

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are three strategies commonly employed when attempting to persuade a reader.

Pathos, or the appeal to emotion, means to persuade an audience by purposely evoking certain emotions to make them feel the way the author wants them to feel. Authors make deliberate word choices, use meaningful language, and use examples and stories that evoke emotion. Authors can desire a range of emotional responses, including sympathy, anger, frustration, or even amusement.

Logos, or the appeal to logic, means to appeal to the audiences’ sense of reason or logic. To use logos, the author makes clear, logical connections between ideas, and includes the use of facts and statistics. Using historical and literal analogies to make a logical argument is another strategy. There should be no holes in the argument, also known as logical fallacies, which are unclear or wrong assumptions or connections between ideas.

Ethos is used to convey the writer’s credibility and authority. When evaluating a piece of writing, the reader must know if the writer is qualified to comment on this issue. The writer can communicate their authority by using credible sources; choosing appropriate language; demonstrating that they have fairly examined the issue (by considering the counterargument); introducing their own professional, academic or authorial credentials; introducing their own personal experience with the issue; and using correct grammar and syntax.

Sample Paragraph

Imagine this: a small dog sits in a dark, cold garage. His hair is matted and dirty; he is skinny and weak from going days without food. There is no water for him to drink, no person to give him love and no blanket to keep him warm at night.1 While this might be a hard scenario to imagine, it is not an uncommon one in America today. According to the Humane Society of the United States, nearly 1,000,000 animals are abused or die from abuse every year.2 As a veterinarian with 30 years of experience, I have seen how even one incident of abuse can affect an animal for the rest of its life.3 As a society, we need to be more aware of this terrible problem and address this issue before it gets worse.

1Pathos: the author paints a vivid picture to evoke a feeling from the reader—sadness and pity for the abused animal.

2Logos: the author uses a startling statistic to appeal to our intellect. Keep in mind that these three strategies can often overlap. This sentence qualifies as both Logos and Ethos because it cites a reputable organization, so we know the author is using credible sources.

3Ethos: the author establishes their own credibility by stating their occupation and experience.>

How Do I Know if the Author is Using Pathos, Logos or Ethos?

Pathos—does the writer appeal to the emotions of their reader?

Do they use individuals’ stories to “put a face” on the problem you’re exploring? For example, using an individual’s story about losing their home during the mortgage crisis of the 2008 Recession may be more powerful than using only statistics.

Do they use charged language or words that carry appropriate connotations? For example, if a writer describes a gun as a “sleek, silver piece of sophisticated weaponry,” they are delivering a much different image than if she writes, “a cold hunk of metal, dark and barbaric and ready to kill.”

Logos—does the writer appeal to the rational mind by using logic and evidence?

Do they include facts and statistics that support their point? It’s more convincing to tell the reader that “80% of students have committed some form of plagiarism,” than simply saying that “Lots of students have plagiarized.”

Do they walk us through the logical quality of their argument? Do they show us how ideas connect in a rational way? For example: “English students have been able to raise their overall grade by meeting with peer tutors, so it’s safe to assume that math students could also benefit from frequent tutoring sessions.” This example points out that logically, if the result has been seen in one situation, then it should be seen in a different but similar situation.

Do they avoid logical fallacies? A few examples of these are:

Hasty generalizations: “Even though the movie just started, I know it’s going to be boring.”

Slippery Slope: “If the government legalizes marijuana, eventually they’ll legalize all drugs.”

Circular Argument: “Barack Obama is a good communicator because he speaks effectively.”

Ethos—is this writer trustworthy?

What are their credentials? Are they an expert in the field? Have they written past essays, articles or books about this topic?

Do they use reputable sources? Do they support her statements with sources from established publications like The New York Times or a government census report? Do they fail to mention any sources?

Are they a fair-minded person who has considered all sides of this issue? Have they acknowledged any common ground they share with the opposite side? Do they include a counterargument and refutation?

Learn more about the Rhetorical Analysis Graphic Organizer.

Learn more about the Rhetorical Analysis Sample Essay.

Pathos, Logos, and Ethos (stlcc.edu)