Arguments that almost never work…. -All my friends are going -You never let me go anywhere -It’s only rated “R” because of the cursing -I hear and see worse stuff every day -I’ll do the dishes for a week -If you let me go, I won’t ask for anything else -If I’m at the movie, you will have the house to yourself

PathosLogosEthos Appeal to Emotions or Feelings Appeal to logic (intelligence) Ethical Appeal of the author or speaker Emotional wordsStatisticsSincere words Connotative meaningsDefinitionsAppropriate vocabulary Emotional examplesQuotationsCorrect grammar Figurative languageInformed OpinionsAppropriate language Vivid descriptionsAnalogiesSpeaker seems knowledgeable

P is for pathos, pitiful, pathetic, painful L is for logos, logic, learned, linear, lessons E is for ethos, ethical, easy to believe, expert

Pathos-deals with emotions Logos-deals with thinking Ethos-deals with believing the speaker

I work incredibly hard both during school and at my weekend job. I only make minimum wage, but I never complain. If I get asked to do something for someone, I always do it out of the kindness of my heart. For example, when Nana was sick in the hospital, I took care of all 4 of my younger cousins so that Nana could have all 3 of her own children together for one last time in the hospital room. I don’t buy expensive clothes or stay out past my curfew. I almost never ask for anything for myself. So just this once, I am asking to go to see a rated “R” movie. I hope that before you answer, you will consider how much I do for others.

The rated “R” movie has been reviewed by Gene Siskel, who referred to it as “an intellectual thriller that is not the typical movie parents forbid their teenagers from viewing.” It has been nominated by the Screen Actors’ Guild for best screenplay. Additionally, the novel on which the movie is based was approved by my school for reading at the 7 th grade level. Therefore, viewing the film is a supplement to my education. May I see the movie?

I am a well-read, straight “A” student, who has perfect attendance in school. My history of honesty and being forthcoming with you about serious matters has always been my policy. I have read the novel on which this movie is based. My research shows that the movie received this rating because of language used by a minor character. I have been raised by you to know right from wrong, and seeing this movie will not undo any of the lessons I have learned nor cause me to falter in my way of speaking. May I see the movie?

Pathos + Logos + Ethos = Excellent

PathosLogosEthos Appeal to Emotions or Feelings Appeal to logic (intelligence) Ethical Appeal of the author or speaker Emotional wordsStatisticsSincere words Connotative meaningsDefinitionsAppropriate vocabulary Emotional examplesQuotationsCorrect grammar Figurative languageInformed OpinionsAppropriate language Vivid descriptionsAnalogiesSpeaker seems knowledgeable