- Define each of the following rhetorical appeals: logos, ethos, pathos, and kairos. Then, think of a time you tried to convince someone of something and a type of rhetorical appeal you used. Tell us this story. Who were you trying to convince? What did you try to convince them of? What kind of appeal did you use and how did you use it? Were you successful?
- Summarize Adichie’s talk, “The Danger of a Single Story,” using the techniques shown below. In your summary, include how Adichie defines a single story.
- Provide your own example of a “single story,” as Adichie defines this concept. Who (what group) does this single story involve? What does it say about them? What makes this a single story? What should we know to improve our understanding about this group?
To meet the B Contract
- Complete all elements of the prompt, including a response to your prior poster.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the following rhetorical appeals: logos, ethos, pathos, kairos.
- Analyze a video and summarize a video, demonstrating the qualities of an effective academic essay, as shown above.
- Demonstrate the following technical skills:
- Proper capitalization, formatting, and punctuating of titles
- MLA in-text citations
- The use of the present tense when referring to the ideas in sources
- Write clearly and logically
- Submit assignment on time.
To exceed the B Contract
- Complete requirements for the B Contract and
- Provide an additional example of a single story in 125-150 words, including the same kind of information you provided for your first single story.
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