TaskOn your blogs, please describe (statement), explain (explanation) with examples (evidence) what pathos, logos, and ethos is. You may use Google to research this but it must be all in your own words.
Once you've done this, please also answer the questions 1) what are we doing? 2) why are we doing it? 3) what questions do I have? You have approximately 20-25 minutes to complete this and it must be completed for homework.
PathosPathos describes what is used in advertising and writing to invoke a sense of pity or sadness in the audience. In many advertisements for animal shelters, the marketers will use imagery of sick and unhealthy animals to create a sense of sadness so the audience will donate money to their charity. It is used a lot in these circumstances to get people to care about what is advertised or said.
LogosLogos describes a statement, sentence or argument that uses common sense and logic to back up its point. Using things such as statistics in arguments is using logos.
EthosEthos describes when an argument is based on the credibility of the person making the argument. Using credibility and authority can make the point being made seem more true. For instance, when there is an advertisement for a new toothbrush, the advertisement could mention "7-10 dentists use it. Backing up your point using authority makes it seem more important or more true.
Final Questions What are we doing? For this task we were told to define and explain what Pathos, Logos and Ethos are, then we had to post it on our blogs.
Why are we doing it?We are doing this to learn how we can use these different techniques in our persuasive arguments and we are able to now use them in other aspects of persuasion too.
What questions do I have? I wonder how often we actually see these persuasive techniques and don't notice it. Personally, I don't notice some of the ways these techniques are used on a day-to-day basis, but I realise how these are used and how they can be effective.
Can we be proud to be called New Zealanders? Essay Activities We had to read this old essay from Mr Aitken and then answer the questions at the bottom of the doc.
Better people, better views, better rugby! New Zealanders can be proud to live in the 'Land of the Long White Cloud'. This is because we are the friendliest people, we have the best landscape the globe has to offer, and we have the best rugby team in the history of the game. New Zealanders have a great reputation for being the friendliest people around. For example, where else in the world can you strike up a conversation or have a joke with fellow countrymen (or women) at the beach, park, or rugby? If you talk to people from all over the world who have travelled to and around New Zealand, you will very often hear about how friendly and hospitable 'Kiwi's' are. Is it not a wonderful thing to be part of a land known for its warm people? Not only do we have friendly people, but we have the most breathtaking and gorgeous vistas on the planet. We have snow-capped peaks with rugged and pure forests and bush with exotic birds; we also have timeless beaches and lakes that can be serene or ferocious. 'The Lord of the Rings' was filmed here because of the super stunning scenery and we are all happy to be associated with that. Why do so many people come to New Zealand? To view the spectacular and varied landscapes New Zealanders love and are proud to call home. We can not only be proud to be New Zealanders for our friendliness and views but also because we have the best rugby team in the world. This can be seen by the fact that no other rugby team in the world has won so many and lost so few games as the mighty All Blacks. We also have New Zealanders coaching other countries and prominent clubs and we can arguably say we have the best rugby forward and back in the world. Not only do we have the best rugby team in the world, but we can also be proud of the fact that we have the haka that has helped put New Zealand on the map. These are some of the reasons we can be happy to be the children of Aotearoa. We have the best people, the best landscape, and the best rugby team in the world. No wonder 22% of the rest of the world wants to immigrate here. Answer all these questions from this essay, please. Google any of the definitions that you are unsure of :) You can highlight the answer and write what it is in the comments section. 1) List 5 adjectives (describing words) in the essay. friendliest, wonderful, breathtaking, stunning and gorgeous 2) What is the statistic used in the essay? No wonder 22% of the rest of the world wants to immigrate here. 3) Write out a statement that links two points together.Not only do we have friendly people, but we have the most breathtaking and gorgeous vistas on the planet. 4) Write out an example of the rule of 3 (or tricolon). Better people, better views, better rugby! 5) Write out an example of a rhetorical question.For example, where else in the world can you strike up a conversation or have a joke with fellow countrymen (or women) at the beach, park, or rugby? 6) Write out an example of an informal word used in the essay.Kiwi's 7) What are the three terms used for New Zealand?New Zealand, Aotearoa, Land Of The Long White Cloud 8) Who do you think is referred to as the best forward and back in New Zealand rugby?Dan Carter and Richie Mccaw according to Mr Aitken 9) What other words or phrases are used for the word 'proud'? we are all happy to be associated with that, be happy to be the children of Aotearoa. Proud 10) What are two different conjunctions that are in the essay?And, But, ; 11) What is the thesis from the introduction?We can be proud to be NZ'ders 12) What is the list of points from the introduction?This is because we are the friendliest people, we have the best landscape the globe has to offer, and we have the best rugby team in the history of the game. 13) What is the punchline from the conclusion?No wonder 22% of the rest of the world wants to immigrate here.
14) What is the catch ‘em from the introduction?Better people, better views, better rugby!
15) What is the restated thesis from the conclusion? . We have the best people, the best landscape, and the best rugby team in the world.
16) What is the restated list of points from the conclusion?
That we have the "best rugby team, best people and best views" in the world.
