Persuasive Essay: Should I use Logos, Ethos, or Pathos?

Persuasive Essay: Should I use Logos, Ethos, or Pathos?

How do I SHOCK my audience!

Which would work best for your topic?

Logos?

Would ethos work better? Credibility, ethics?

Ethos?

Or will Pathos be the best way to convince your audience based on your topic?

Pathos?

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Which rhetorical (persuasive) tool do you think would work best for your topic?

They Say, I Say

A great way to start your sentences: Use these all you want!

But how do I write about my topic?

These templates will get you going...

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Which is the best way to introduce your persuasive essay?

• "There are two sides to this argument that are equally right. Here I will summarize both and let you decide which is the strongest argument."

• A big issue in society today is ________. Some say that ________. Others say that_______. I strongly believe that...

• Don't introduce your essay, just start right off with your claim.

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Which is the best way to disagree with the other side of the argument?

• The opposing side claims_____and every opinion is equally valid.

• However, according to ______ this view is not very strong.

• Don't disagree or explain the other side of the argument, only yours.

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Which is the best way to conclude (end) your essay?

• In conclusion, [then restate your claim]. [Then explain why your argument is important]

• Do not include a conclusion.

• The debate over _______is so controversial and there will never be a good answer for or against it.

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Which the best way to introduce a quote?

• According to [author/website]...

• No sentence starter, just start the sentence with the quote

• Don't quote the author/website at all

• "Here is my quote to support my claim..."