instances of logos and pathos
Choosing from one of the four essays listed below, compose an essay of 4 pages in which you both analyze the argument being made by analyzing its various parts (via the “checklist”) and evaluate whether the argument succeeds or not (and give your readers reasons why). As you plan and write this essay, you should consider these questions: 1. Does the author provide adequate background information for readers to understand the issue, if necessary? 2. What claims are being made? What is the main claim? What evidence is included to support these claims? Is the evidence enough to effectively support these claims? 3. What specific instances of logos and pathos does the author include? How successful are they? Is there an effective balance between the author’s use of logos and pathos? 4. Does the author adequately present counterarguments to his/her position? [unique_solution]Does the author present them fairly? Does the author explain why they’re wrong convincingly? 5. Does the author include any logical fallacies, other flawed arguments, or unqualified or unsupported claims? 6. Does the argument demonstrate effective ethos? Do you find the argument credible? Does the author seem trustworthy? The big question: Is the argument, on the whole, convincing/persuasive/successful or not? (Your answer to this question should be your *thesis statement*.)