Everything's an Argument

Pay attention to the advertisements you encounter throughout your day. Choose one that you find particularly effective and explain how it builds ethos, pathos, and logos to influence its intended audience toward its purpose.

Research the next election in your state or nation that includes a debate. After watching the debate, note your initial impression of each candidate. Then, examine the transcript for fallacies and consider how identifying the fallacies presented changes your candidate preferences. Write an essay explaining how fallacies can effect arguments and audiences. Compare and contrast the candidates’ use of fallacies.

Choose an editorial from a local news source. Write a rhetorical analysis that examines the editorial’s purpose, speaker, appeals, and style. Include evidence from the text.