Rhetoric: Ethos, Logos, and Pathos

Part of our unit asks us to look at how rhetoric is used to advance tour argument, but in order for us to do that, we must recall all of the ideas we have learned about rhetoric over our English careers.

This WebQuest will help you as you dive into the deeper levels of rhetoric.  Make sure that you are recording your answers on your WebQuest Guide and submit it to our Microsoft Teams' Assignment to gain credit for the work you do in class.

You will be exploring another aspect of persuasion by understanding how the term rhetoric applies to persuasion, understanding how Greek philosopher Aristotle played a role in persuasion, and understanding the qualities of pathos, ethos, and logos.

Step 1: Open the WebQuest Guide in Microsoft Teams.

Step 2: Define the term rhetoric.  Go to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary at https://www.merriam-webster.com/rhetoric; make sure to record it on your WebQuest Guide.

Step 3: Check out this website on how ethos, logos, and pathos work together to create the rhetorical triangle. You will need to take notes on your WebQuest Guide.   http://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/rhetoric-overview/the-rhetorical-appeals-rhetorical-triangle/

Step 4: Go to https://www.createwebquest.com/persuasive-techniques-within-advertisements to see if you can identify ethos, logos, and pathos in print ads.  Record your answers on your WebQuest Guide.

Step 5: Now that you feel confident with ethos, pathos, and logos read Oprah's Golden Globes Acceptance Speech, found at this website https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/08/entertainment/oprah-globes-speech-transcript/index.html, and then answer the questions on your WebQuest Guide.

Make sure to turn your WebQuest Guide in to the Microsoft Teams Assignment.