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Using Pathos (Emotion) to Persuade Readers

Define the emotional mode (pathos) of persuasion.

Identify emotional appeals that support the logical argument in a text.

Identify what type of tone is appropriate to a rhetorical situation.

Identify the unethical use of emotional appeals in a text.

Using Logos (Logic) to Persuade Readers

Define the logical mode (logos) of persuasion.

Identify the use of inductive logic to support a claim in a text.

Identify the use of deductive logic to support a claim in a text.

Identify the strategies writers use to demonstrate that evidence supports their claims.

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Discussion Questions for Online/Hybrid Classes

1. Many people fear public speaking. Describe if you are comfortable or nervous when

giving an oral presentation. If you are comfortable, share some of the strategies that

help you. If you tend to be anxious, share your specific fears.

2. Many colleges require that students take oral communication courses. Do you agree

or disagree with this requirement? Why?

3. Share an example of a time you gave an oral presentation. Was it at work? Was it

for another class at school? What did you do well? After reading the chapter, what

would you have done differently? What were you surprised to read in the chapter?

4. Why do you think body language is important during a speech? In an online

discussion, you are unable to see your classmates’ body language. Does that have

an impact on the how the class is conducted or on how classmates speak to each

other? Have you ever been misunderstood because a classmate couldn’t see your

facial expressions?

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Graphic Organizers

Speech Outline

Use the graphic organizer below to line up key words that will help keep you focused

during your presentation.

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Group Assignments

Use the graphic organizer below to organize the roles of each team member.

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Teaching Tools

Observer’s Checklist

Place a check under the appropriate response.

Purpose Yes No

Were the thesis and main points clear?

Was the organization of the presentation

effective?

Did the presentation flow well?

Was the speaker enthusiastic?

Were the visual aids useful and handled well?

Did the presenter speak clearly and effectively?

Did the speaker look at the audience?

Were the presenter’s posture and movements

effective?

Suggestions:

The best part of the presentation was…

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Oral Presentation Rubric

The Introduction Possible Points Student Score

Gained the audience’s attention

Stated the thesis

Introduced the main points

The Body

Emphasized the main points

Used transitions

Cited sources

The Conclusion

Restated the thesis

Summarized the main points

Ended with a memorable

statement

Thanked the audience

Answered questions

Overall Impact

Spoke clearly and

enthusiastically

Communicated nonverbally

Utilized visual aids effectively

Total points

Comments:

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Oral Presentation Topics

1. Select one of the essays you completed from a previous chapter and use it to give

an oral presentation. Remember to select only the most important and interesting

points during your presentation.

2. Select a skill that you possess. Teach this skill to your class in an oral presentation.

For example, maybe you are a terrific cook and can share a recipe or cooking

technique. Maybe you know how to play a card game well. Maybe you are a runner

who can share techniques or stretching exercises. You may even consider a skill

specific to your future career.

3. Describe the three people who have had the greatest impact on you. For example,

was your mother extremely supportive? Did a certain teacher make a difference to

you? Consider both positive and negative influences.

4. Pretend you are a travel agent. Convince the class that they need to visit a specific

state or country that you love.

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