 Definition- Convincing someone to change their belief or to do something

 Example- Convince students, staff, and the district to adopt a uniform policy

 Definition- Presenting and supporting a claim, but also mentioning the opposite opinion

 Students and staff at BGJHS should wear uniforms. Some may think they would lose their individuality, but they show this in academic ways.

 Definition- A belief or opinion on a topic

 Example- School uniforms are beneficial to both students and staff

 Definition- The opposing view on a topic. The opinion of a person who might argue with you.

 Example- Uniforms would be boring and depressing.

 Definition- A statement that can be proven to be true

 Example- Research shows that schools with a uniform policy have 5o% fewer discipline referrals than those without uniforms.

 Definition- One’s personal belief or feeling.

 Example: Uniforms would make everyone feel equal.

 Definition- The answer to the counter- argument. “But”… statement.

 Example: Some people think that uniforms would be boring and depressing, but they would actually help students get interested in education and be less depressed while comparing clothes.

 Pathos-  Ethos-  Logos-

 Pathos- Feelings/Emotions:  Ethos- Justice/Ethics:  Logos- Logic/Facts

 Pathos- Feelings/Emotions: Creating a mood, making a person feel a certain way, so that they will want to do what you want them to do  Ethos- Justice/Ethics:  Logos- Logic/Factual:

 Pathos- Feelings/Emotions: Creating a mood, making a person feel a certain way, so that they will want to do what you want them to do  Ethos- Justice/Ethics: Making a judgment about right and wrong. Telling your reader that they should agree with your argument because it is a fair or ethical one.  Logos- Logic/Factual:

 Pathos- Feelings/Emotions: Creating a mood, making a person feel a certain way, so that they will want to do what you want them to do  Ethos- Justice/Ethics: Making a judgment about right and wrong. Telling your reader that they should agree with your argument because it is a fair or ethical one.  Logos- Logic/Factual: an argument that is based in research or other factual evidence.

 Pathos- Feelings/Emotions: Creating a mood, making a person feel a certain way, so that they will want to do what you want them to do  Ethos- Justice/Ethics: Making a judgment about right and wrong. Telling your reader that they should agree with your argument because it is a good or ethical one.  Logos- Logic/Factual: an argument that is based in research or other factual evidence.

 Proves the point  Is true  Makes sense  Is credible  “Valid” is a synonym of “relevant”

 An irrelevant argument is one that is off topic  OR one that doesn’t prove the point; it just distracts  OR one that is untrue

Someone in a position of power threatens to make bad things happen to anyone who dares to disagree with his argument. If you do not agree with my political opinions, you will receive a grade of F for this course. I believe that Herbert Hoover was the greatest President of the United States. Therefore, Herbert Hoover was the greatest President of the United States This might be an effective way to get you to agree (or at least to pretend to agree) with my position, it offers no grounds for believing it to be true.

An argument that actually provides support for an entirely different conclusion. All children should have ample attention from their parents. Parents who work full-time cannot give ample attention to their children. Therefore, mothers should not work full-time. This might be true about working parents generally, but doesn’t make it true about women alone and not on men. This procedure may succeed in distracting the audience from the point that is really at issue.

 10. Use puppy dog eyes and pout with lower lip.  9. Say “Please, please, please,” (shameless begging)  8. Get on hands and knees  7. Say you’ll clean your room. (empty promises)  6. Clasp hands in front of you and smile in a saintly way.  5. Paper halos  4. Fake tears  3. Whine and say, “Pretty please with sugar on the top.”  2. Bribe with flowers and candy  1. Try to find a real reason

 10. Know your point of view  9. Listen to the other side  8. Let your facts speak for themselves  7. Be kind and courteous to your opponent  6. Nagging works sometimes  5. Don’t be afraid to use your imagination.  4. Pretend you are the audience when things get confusing.  3. Use humor  2. Don’t force your argument; show them the truth  1. End with your best point re-stated in a more eloquent way.

 “Persuasion is not forcing someone to believe what you believe, but rather leading someone to the truth.” Alan Dershowitz  The most powerful persuader will be the one who can take one step back and see the other person’s point of view.  Look for the values that you have in common with your opponent.

 Kid: Dad, Can I have a friend over?  Dad: No. I need the house quiet.  Kid: Please! You never let me do anything! (3B’s)  Dad: No. I told you I have a lot of work to do.  Kid: We will play outside and be really quiet. (Good digging)  Dad: I’ll think about it.