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Argumentative Writing
What is Argument?
 Argument
can be defined as:
a process of making what we think
clear to ourselves and to others.
The Process
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Engaging in argument involves moving from:
A private/
vague point of
view
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A clearly defined
position that can be
defended through
writing/speech
To undertake this process means to pursue the
truth with honesty and openness.
Writing with Purpose
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Argument is not in itself an end or a purpose of
communication.
It is rather a means of discourse, a way of
developing what we have to say.
4 Main Purposes
1.
Inquiry Forming our opinions or
questioning those we already have.
4 Main Purposes
2. Negotiation a dialogue between
two or more people or parties,
intended to reach an understanding,
resolve a point of difference, or gain
an advantage.
4 Main Purposes
3. Persuasion Exploring differences
of opinion in the hope of reaching
agreement and/or cooperation.
4 Main Purposes
4. Conviction Gaining assent from
others through case-making.
Structure
1.Thesis Statement (Claim) + Background
Information
2. Main Arguments (Reasoning to support
your claim)
3. Counterarguments (Opposition to claim)
4. Rebuttal (Evidence to contradict counter)
5. Conclusion (Call to action)
Strategies to Strengthen Your
Argument
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
What appeals are
advertisers using to
get you to buy their
product?
Objective:
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As you view each advertisement that comes up
on the screen, decide if it’s appealing to your
sense of ethos, pathos, or logos.
Write/log your answers on the document
handed out to you as the slide show continues.
ETHOS, PATHOS, and LOGOS
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AS YOU ANALYZE THE ADVERTISMENTS:
Ethos: Is it Ethical?
Pathos: Does it make you feel a strong
emotion?
Logos: Does it make you use your sense of
reason?
Ethos
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Ethos: Ethics
To make the audience decide right or wrong
about what is being presented to it
Political issues, national beliefs, religious
issues, etc…
Typically has contrasting colors symbolizing
the difference between good and evil.
Pathos
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Pathos: Emotion
To make the audience feel something about
what is presented to it
Children, animals, illness, memories, etc…
“Tugs at your heart strings”
Logos
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Logos: Logic
To make the audience think about what is
presented to it
Statistics, facts, authorities, etc…
Very straightforward, and not “fluff”. It has a
very scientific, factual approach.
Can some advertisements have
more than one appeal?
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Yes! The more appeals used in an ad the
more likely the consumer is to connect with it.
For the case of this lesson or power point, pick
the MOST emphasized appeal used in each ad
to write onto your sheet.
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos,
Pathos,
or
Logos?
Ethos,
Pathos, or
Logos?
Ethos, Pathos, or Logos?
Ethos,
Pathos,
Logos?
The End!
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Your homework is to bring in to class a print
advertisement (school appropriate…when in
doubt don’t do it) that appeals to your sense of
logic, emotions, or ethics.