THE CORE OF AN ARGUMENT August 15, 2011. What does ethos mean to you?  Page 62 in WA  Ethos relates to the credibility of the writer.  Ethos is demonstrated.

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THE CORE OF AN ARGUMENT August 15, 2011

What does ethos mean to you?  Page 62 in WA  Ethos relates to the credibility of the writer.  Ethos is demonstrated through the tone and style of the message, how the writer considers alternative views, and the writer’s investment in her claim.

What does pathos mean to you?  Page 63 in WA  Pathos focuses attention on the values and beliefs of the intended audience.  Pathos appeals to the audience’s emotions and imaginations.

What does logos mean to you?  Page 62 of WA  Logos focuses on the clarity of the argument and the logic of its reasons and support.  Logos appeals to reason and evidence.

What makes a good thesis statement?  Page 67 of WA  Does a thesis statement have to be one sentence? Why or why not?  How does a thesis statement relate to claims and reasons?  Why do information questions and pseudo- arguments make for a bad thesis?

Issue: Taxes on the Super-Rich  Where is the thesis statement in this article?  What kind of claims are made in this article?  How do the reasons connect to the claims?

What If…  Warren Buffett asked how tax breaks work in France as compared to the United States? Would this be an information question or an issue question?

What If…  Warren Buffett stated that anyone who was rich and did not want to pay extra taxes was a tyrant? What kind of argument would that be?

How do you structure your essays?  Page 61 WA  What do you usually leave out in the organization plan for a classical structure?  How does this plan relate to ethos, pathos, and logos?