Summaries
1. Aristotle's Appeals
After reading chapters two through four in our textbook, Everything's An Argument, compose a thoughtful summary of Aristotle's three main persuasive appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. Be sure to thoroughly explain each appeal, while also including examples of how speakers and writers utilize these appeals to enhance their persuasive messages.
In three thoughtful paragraphs (one paragraph for each appeal: ethos, pathos, and logos), fully summarize each of Aristotle's persuasive appeals. Include examples for each, and be sure to document sources with correct MLA parenthetical citation.
*Due to Google Classroom by the date assigned.
*Due to Google Classroom by the date assigned.
2. Evaluations and Proposals
Based on the type of argument you have chosen to compose for Essay 2, select the correlating sample essay from the sixth edition of our textbook linked below. Read through the sample essay and summarize its contents, while considering how the best aspects of the essay could contribute to your own writing.
Lunsford, Andrea A., and John J. Ruszkiewicz, and Keith Walters. Everything's an Argument with Readings. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford, 2013. Print.
*Due to Google Classroom by Wednesday, September 27th.