1. PERSUASIVE APPEALS Sixth grade social studies

2. ARISTOTLE Greek philosopher Aristotle divided the art of persuasion into three categories: ethics, emotion, and logic. Incorporating these three appeals will strengthen your argument.

3. PATHOS Using emotional connection to persuade the reader. Appeal to imagination and sensitivities. Imagery and emotional words

4. PATHOS Pathos is most associated with fear propaganda and glittering. Examples of pathos (emotional) appeal in the media: Pathos example

5. PATHOS

6. ETHOS Using ethical appeal to persuade the reader. Convincing the reader you are worth listening to. Credibility and authority

7. ETHOS Ethos is most associated with testimonial propaganda. Examples of ethos (ethical) appeal in the media: Ethos example

8. ETHOS

9. LOGOS Using logical appeal to persuade the reader. Using reasons to support a claim. Facts and statistics

10. LOGOS Logos is most associated with cardstacking propaganda. Examples of logos (logical) appeal in the media: Logos example

11. LOGOS

12. DISCUSSION Think- Pair- Share Which of the three appeals would bandwagon fit into? Support your answer. Ethos- Ethical Pathos- Emotional Logos- Logical

13. DISCUSSION Which of the three appeals does this statement address: "As your doctor, I have to tell you that if you don't stop smoking, you're going to die."

14. WHICH APPEAL DO THESE ADVERTISEMENTS USE?

22. YOUR TURN As a group, write an advertisement for your favorite food using one of the three appeals. You have 7 minutes to discuss and complete your ad. The teacher will take it up when you are finished. You will receive another groups advertisement, in your group, you will decide what appeal was used. Write your answer on the back of the ad. This will be taken up for a grade.

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