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1 RHETORICAL DEVICES Rhetoric: the art of effective, persuasive speaking or writing Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are terms coined by the Greek Philosopher Aristotle (they are also known as the Aristotelian Appeals) Ethos, Pathos and Logos are three ways in which to effectively persuade an audience

2 DEVELOPING AND APPEALING TO: ETHOS, PATHOS, LOGOS Trustworthiness Credibility Character Ethos Emotion Sympathy Imagination Pathos Logos Consistency Reasoning Logic

3 BUT FIRST - LET S WATCH!!! What are the different ways in which the speaker convinces you to buy Old Spice? - WHAT DOES HE SAY? - HOW DOES HE SAY IT? - WHY SHOULD WE BELIEVE HIM?

4 Trustworthiness Credibility Character Ethos Emotion Sympathy Imagination Pathos Logos Consistency Reasoning Logic Developing and Appealing to: Ethos, Pathos, Logos Where did we see Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the Old Spice Commercial?

5 ETHOS: Effect on Audience: Evokes trust in author/speaker as reliable, competent, and credible. How to Use It: Establish strong character and/or reference ideas from credible experts How an author builds credibility & trustworthiness Ways to develop Ethos: - Speaker s profession / background - Speaker s publication - Appearing sincere / fair - Appearing knowledgeable - Being morally and ethically likable - Appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar

6 ETHOS: How an author builds credibility & trustworthiness How does this ad build credibility & trustworthiness?

7 PATHOS: Effect on Audience: Evokes an emotional response; persuades by fear, sympathy, sex-appeal, comedy, etc. How to Use It: Hold the audience s attention by appealing to their emotions Words or passages a speaker uses to activate emotions Ways to develop Pathos: - Emotionally loaded language - Vivid descriptions - Anecdotes, testimonies, or narratives about emotional experiences - Emotional tone (ex: humor, sarcasm, disappointment, excitement, etc.)

8 PATHOS: Words or passages a speaker uses to activate emotions How does the ad activate our emotions?

9 LOGOS: Effect on Audience: Evokes a cognitive, rational response; appeals to common sense How to Use It: Prove that you are right by using facts and statistics, defining relevant terms, and making clear arguments The reasoning and logical evidence that the speaker uses Ways to develop Logos: - Factual data & statistics - Theories / Scientific facts - Definitions - Quotations - Literal or historical analogies - Real life examples - Informed opinions - Citations from experts & authorities

10 LOGOS: The reasoning and logical evidence that the speaker uses How does the ad use reasoning and logical evidence?

11 Trustworthiness Credibility Character Ethos Emotion Sympathy Imagination Pathos Logos Consistency Reasoning Logic How does this ad appeal GOOGLE to emotion, credibility, CHROME: and logic?

12 Trustworthiness Credibility Character Ethos Emotion Sympathy Imagination Pathos Logos Consistency Reasoning Logic Assignment: Find an ad that has the strongest rhetorical appeals. How does this ad appeal to emotion, credibility, and logic? Name a specific strategy being used for each appeal Which appeal do you feel is the strongest?

13 Strategies to develop Strategies to develop Strategies to develop Ethos: Speaker s profession / background Speaker s publication Appearing sincere / fair Pathos: Vivid descriptions Anecdotes, testimonies, or narratives about emotional experiences Appearing knowledgeable Being morally and ethically likable Appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar Emotionally loaded language Logos: Real life examples Factual data & statistics Theories / Scientific facts Definitions Quotations Literal or historical Emotional tone analogies (ex: humor, sarcasm, disappointment, Informed opinions excitement, etc.) Citations from experts and authorities

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