1. Response Essay Type: Rhetorical Analysis

2. Rhetoric “the art of speaking or writing effectively” www. merriam-webster.com

3. Rhetorical Analysis “Analyze the methods the author employs in his or her writing” 1.Purpose, audience, strategy 2.Tone (diction, syntax, figurative language) 3.Rhetoric

4. Rhetoric Pathos Ethos Logos ◦ Inductive ◦ Deductive  Syllogism

5. Pathos [Gr. emotion] “A direct appeal to your emotions” ◦ Ex. advertising ◦ Ex. political speeches What is the purpose of the pathos? (Why is the author trying to convince you to do something?)

6. Ethos [Gr. Character] “An argument about credulity (believability)” ◦ The writer attempts to convince the reader that he is a credible source of information. What is the purpose of the writer using ethos? (Why is he/she trying to get you to believe something?)

7. Logos [Gr. Reason] “A rational and reasonable argument” ◦ Author’s point-of-view ◦ Testimonials ◦ Historical citations Is the claim sound or the evidence valid?

8. Inductive A type of logos argument Proof by example ◦ Scientists look for trends in data to draw conclusions. Is the author’s point- of-view valid?

9. Deductive A type of logos argument Based on claims the writer asserts are true If A is true, and B is true, then C must be true. Are the claims valid? Do they result in the conclusion stated? I drive a car. My car is red. My car is a Ferrari.

10. Syllogism A particular type of deductive argument Two premises and a conclusion ◦ All humans Die. Mona is a human. Therefore, Mona will die. ◦ God created mankind. All of God’s creatures are good. Therefore, mankind is good. Are the premises true or faulty?

11. Rhetorical Essay Structure Introduction Purpose, audience, strategies Tone ◦ Diction ◦ Syntax ◦ Figurative language Rhetorical Strategy Conclusion