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How Is Ethos Pathos Used In The Essay

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Speech of the Week Composition II For each Speech of the Week (SPoW), use the process of critical reading (active reading) to help you work through and gain an understanding of the ideas presented in the piece. Remember, the stages of active reading are: Previewing/Prereading: This is where you develop a sense of what the piece is about, when it was written, who it was written by, and what its general purpose appears to be. If you don’t know much about the author, do a little research to find out the basics. This will help you get a better sense of the person, the context, the time period, etc. Annotating: This is where you essentially document your conversation with the piece--in other words, you keep track of your thoughts (what you are actively thinking as you read). Make …show more content…

If so, what are they? How do they connect to the main argument you discussed above? Write them all out. What evidence (data/specific information) does the writer provide to support her/his main idea(s)? Is the evidence sufficient and compelling? How are ethos, logos, and pathos used in the essay? Cite examples of each. Are there any logical fallacies made? If so, what are they? Which of the signposts (Contrasts and Contradictions, Quoted Words, Numbers and Stats, Word Gaps, and Extreme or Absolute Language) did you notice? What is the writer’s purpose? (Don’t just put inform, explain, or entertain--be specific. Why did the author write this piece? What was the goal the writer was hoping to accomplish?) What words does the author define/redefine (or attempt to define) in the piece? What main words does the author use that could have different interpretations (for example, “civil”, “nation” in the Gettysburg Address)? Review what you’ve read/written, and write a response to the essay which formulates and explains your own thinking and response to the ideas presented in the piece. What surprised you? What changed, challenged,

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