Presentation on theme: "Argument, Persuasion, Persuasive Techniques, and Rhetorical Fallacies As we navigate through this PowerPoint, you will be expected to take notes in c-notes."— Presentation transcript:
Argument, Persuasion, Persuasive Techniques, and Rhetorical Fallacies As we navigate through this PowerPoint, you will be expected to take notes in c-notes format. You must write down the word, definition, and examples on each slide.
Part 1: Argument Definition: A claim supported by reasons and evidence. Claim- a writers position on a problem or an issue. Support- reasons and evidence that are used to prove the claim
Part 2: Persuasive Techniques Bandwagon Appeal Testimonial Appeal to Pity, Fear, and Vanity Loaded Language Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Bandwagon Appeal Definition: Suggests that a person should believe or do something because everyone else does it. Example: See the movie that everyone is talking about!
Ethos, Pathos, Logos Ethos (the Greek word for character; credibility)- trustworthiness of the speaker or author Pathos:(Greek for emotional)- Convincing the reader by appealing to their emotions Logos: (Greek for word)- The effective presentation of the argument itself. Is the thesis or claim worthwhile? Is it logical, consistent and well supported by evidence? Is the evidence itself factual, reliable and convincing? Is the argument thoughtfully organized and clearly presented so as to affect the audience?
Rhetorical Fallacies Definition: False or misleading statements used by writers or speakers to persuade their audience to agree with them Examples: Ad Hominem and Stereotyping
Ad Hominem Definition: Attempts to discredit an idea by attacking the persons character rather than his or her argument Example: My opponent cannot be trusted: elect him and city violence will surely increase.
Stereotyping Definition: Makes a broad statement about people on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group Example: All musicians think the same way