Style in Argument

This week in Professor Waits English 1302 1st period class, we continued to discuss and answered rhetorical questions about the hit broadway musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda on Wednesday and Friday. On Monday, we did a Candy Sales assignment where we advertised a piece of candy using only what was on the packaging.

Argument styles are different types of ways that people discuss things. Some kinds are rhetorical, logical, fallacious, and social dynamics (“Types of Argument Syles.”).

I noticed rhetoric and argument in class this week when we discussed multiple Hamilton questions.

Constructing my own Rhetorical Piece: Question/Problem: Has social media become a harmful distraction to everyone? Solutions/Answers: Yes, because people spend too much time on social media apps that distract them from the real world. No, because social media helps us connect with other people, therefore, we are becoming more social people.

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Work Cited:

Button, Andrew. “Types of Argument Syles.” Classroom, 4 Apr. 2017, classroom.synonym.com/ types-argument-syles-8568288.html.

“Two Men Arguing.” City Of Forks City Limit Sign – FORKS / WASHINGTON. APRIL 13, 2017 Stock Footage Video 28374238 | Shutterstock, The Shutterstock Blog, 29 Jan. 2013, http://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/two-men-arguing-126290603?src=UYNLKOUyfWirNfOTkjkodQ-2-10.

February 1, 2019

Ethos, Logos, and Pathos:

This week in Professor Waits English 1302 1st period class, we learned about the hit broadway musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Then, we began to choose a song from Hamilton to write a rhetorical analysis paper about, while listening to songs from Hamilton. We also learned about Ethos, Logos, and Pathos.

Ethos = an  appeal to ethics and is used as a means of convincing an audience via the authority or credibility of the persuader.

Pathos = an appeal to emotion and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response.

Logos = appeal to logic and is a way of persuading an audience with reason.

I have noticed examples of rhetorical language and argumentative language in my life. I found rhetoric and argument in persuasive advertisements, everyday speech, in reading books or watching movies, also not excluding questions and answers with others.

Constructing my own Rhetorical Piece: Question/Problem: Should universal healthcare be free for all citizens? Solutions/Answers: Yes, because the government should help keep its citizens healthy. No, because citizens should provide themselves with healthcare coverage.

Work Cited:

Detisch, AJ. “Ethos, Pathos & Logos: Persuasive Advertising Techniques of 2019.” StudioBinder, Apr. 2018, https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/ethos-pathos-logos/.

“Examples of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos.” YourDictionary, 6 Nov. 2018, https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-ethos-logos-and-pathos.html.

What I want to learn this semester!

Sulin Halil

This week in Professor Waits English 1302 1st Period class, we did not reflect on the readings, as there was no readings for this week. However, we did discuss the syllabus and future assignments for this semester and the textbook required, which is Everything’s An Argument With Readings 7th Edition. We also discussed rhetorical and argumentative language. This semester I would like to learn more about how to improve my communication skills within my writing.

I have noticed examples of rhetorical language and argumentative language in my life. I found rhetoric and argument in persuasive advertisements, everyday speech, while reading books or watching movies. Rhetorical language includes questions and answers, along with problems and solutions.

Constructing my own Rhetorical Piece: Question/Problem: Should technology for students be limited? Solutions/Answers: Yes, because technology distracts students. No, because students can use technology to help them with schoolwork.

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Work Cited:

Mehta, Kunal. “Words Have Power words typed on a Vintage Typewriter.” Shutterstock, 396838894, Shutterstock, 2019, https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/words-have-power-typed-on-vintage-396838894.