1 – Please view the recorded video and read the attached speech. We are using this as practice for identifying and becoming comfortable with rhetoric and the identification of evidence.
2- While you listen/read, please look for:
The Thesis: What is the purpose of the speech? – Based on what you hear (and read), what main point might the speaker be hoping to convey?
Claims: Please identify THREE main points the author makes to support the thesis (these are main assertions that the speaker uses to support the thesis (the overall argument)
Evidence: Each claim will have a piece(s) of evidence (specific example) the speaker uses to support the claim. (Examples)
Rhetorical Strategy: Looking at the Ethos Logos Pathos Handout, please explore the strategies (there is more than one option and no one right answer) and choose one.
Bullet Points Only (no paragraphs necessary)
Ethos Logos Pathos Handout:
To Appeal to LOGOSTo Develop or Appeal to ETHOSTo Appeal to PATHOS(logic, reasoning)(character, ethics)(emotion)Rhetorical Strategies Rhetorical StrategiesRhetorical Strategies the argument itself; the reasoning the author uses; logical evidencehow an author builds credibility & trustworthiness: words or passages an author uses to activate emotionsTheories / scientific facts Author’s profession / backgroundEmotionally loaded language Indicated meanings or reasons (because…)Author’s publicationVivid descriptions Literal or historical analogies Appearing sincere, fair-minded, knowledgeable Emotional examples DefinitionsConceding to the opposition where Anecdotes, testimonies, or Factual data & statistics appropriate narratives about Quotations Morally / ethically likable emotional experiences or events Citations from experts & authorities Appropriate language for audience and subjectFigurative language Informed opinions Appropriate vocabularyEmotional tone (humor, sarcasm,Examples (real-life examples) Correct grammar disappointment, excitement, etc.)Personal anecdotes Professional format
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